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B20 HBB

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,902 mi
Last recorded58,902 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 HBB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 58,902 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 50,072 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 45,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 39,428 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 39,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,552 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possible drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 38,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive possible drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 37,876 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 37,876 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 36,253 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also smooth inside edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bind on wheel

Pass 29 Aug 2018 34,004 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 31,751 miles

Rear OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS MISITNG

Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,122 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 29,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour NSR Indicator light showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,333 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,220 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,482 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 19,467 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 15,446 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 11,356 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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B20 HBB is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B20 HBB, 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 B20 HBB registered?

B20 HBB is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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