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B14 BSN

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,889 mi
Last recorded104,889 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 BSN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 104,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

brake pad wear indicator light on

Fail 10 Nov 2025 104,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 9 Dec 2024 95,022 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 86,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 78,658 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 73,169 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 69,562 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 65,871 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 62,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & bald on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 57,657 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 52,543 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 47,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 45,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,399 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,312 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 31,016 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,281 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B14 BSN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B14 BSN, 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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B14 BSN is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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