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BB08 DJB

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,815 mi
Last recorded74,815 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB08 DJB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,815 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 70,639 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 70,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 68,590 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 65,923 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 63,581 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,010 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 60,010 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 58,826 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,193 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,472 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 50,959 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,922 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,138 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,047 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,730 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,658 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,844 miles

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

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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BB08 DJB is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 BB08 DJB, 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 BB08 DJB registered?

BB08 DJB is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is BB08 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB08 DJB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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