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AO08 BNV

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

168,452 mi
Last recorded168,452 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BNV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 168,452 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 160,852 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 146,998 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 146,998 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 141,304 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perished within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 133,717 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 130,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OS & NS (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no emissions detected.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 115,285 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 105,568 miles

smoke test to clean no results

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,666 miles

no emissions print out as smoke level to low to read

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,597 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

No emissions detected, too clean to test

Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,056 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AO08 BNV is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 BNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 BNV registered?

AO08 BNV is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is AO08 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 BNV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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