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BB08 MAR

2009 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,666 mi
Last recorded104,666 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A384,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB08 MAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 104,666 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 103,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs buffing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs buffing (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 103,056 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 103,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 102,545 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 102,098 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 102,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,907 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 100,907 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 99,716 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 96,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,301 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,083 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,611 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,109 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 73,078 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,075 miles

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

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 MAR is a 2009 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 84,403 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 MAR, 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 17 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BB08 MAR registered?

BB08 MAR is a 2009 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is BB08 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB08 MAR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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