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BA08 MOL

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,210 mi
Last recorded172,210 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA08 MOL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 172,210 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 165,627 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 157,633 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 149,941 miles

damage to both sills

engine cover fitted

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush is deteriorating

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush is deteriorating

slight play in n/s/f steering

Fail 5 Dec 2022 149,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to both sills

engine cover fitted

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush is deteriorating

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush is deteriorating

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

small damage to both sills

Pass 3 Dec 2020 134,993 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres slight damaged sidewall

Nearside front headlight lens slight damaged

Offside front brake pads worn, less than 50 percent

Fail 3 Dec 2020 134,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm & offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside & offside front tyres slight damaged sidewall

Nearside front headlight lens slight damaged

Offside front brake pads worn, less than 50 percent

Pass 6 Dec 2019 192,315 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 192,292 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 120,211 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 117,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 110,250 miles

engine manegment light on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 95,751 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs inner face slightly scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake caliper slightly grabbing or sticky. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,405 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 72,217 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,552 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,613 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,842 miles

Oil leak

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 MOL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MOL, 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 MOL registered?

BA08 MOL is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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