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B23 RUT

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,322 mi
Last recorded50,322 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 RUT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 50,322 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 50,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 46,568 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 38,407 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 32,321 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 32,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 29,361 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 25,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 24,287 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 22,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,726 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 20,726 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,575 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 16,083 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 12,048 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 12,048 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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B23 RUT is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B23 RUT, 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 B23 RUT registered?

B23 RUT is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is B23 RUT safe to buy?

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