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BD08 DYM

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,197 mi
Last recorded182,197 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 DYM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 182,197 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 182,197 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 177,419 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 177,419 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 174,742 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 174,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 166,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 161,559 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 146,021 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 131,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 131,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,388 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,427 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 102,596 miles

offside rear door slightly stiff to open

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,038 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,185 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 68,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2011 57,638 miles

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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BD08 DYM is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD08 DYM, 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 BD08 DYM registered?

BD08 DYM is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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