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BA08 LNA

2008 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,596 mi
Last recorded38,596 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA08 LNA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 38,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 37,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 May 2024 37,593 miles

coolant leak from water pump

Fail 29 May 2024 37,593 miles

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

coolant leak from water pump

Pass 20 May 2023 36,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 35,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 32,699 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 32,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 31,907 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,688 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 29,100 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 27,651 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 27,643 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,538 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,479 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,193 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 16,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

possible exh manifold blowing slightly sounds harsh

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,659 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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BA08 LNA is a 2008 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc 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 BA08 LNA, 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 BA08 LNA registered?

BA08 LNA is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BA08 LNA safe to buy?

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