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B2 ELC

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,985 mi
Last recorded98,985 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 ELC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 98,985 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 98,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 94,791 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 91,991 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 84,094 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 79,563 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 77,365 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 72,243 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 64,878 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 64,878 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,900 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 43,683 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 43,680 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on edges

fluctuation to o/s/f brake

Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,131 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,472 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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B2 ELC is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B2 ELC, 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 B2 ELC registered?

B2 ELC is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is B2 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 ELC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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