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BD08 EEM

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,534 mi
Last recorded174,534 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 EEM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 174,534 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 166,115 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 157,136 miles
Fail 19 May 2024 156,999 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 151,000 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 150,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2022 143,333 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 1,392,187 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 136,469 miles

nearside front outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2019 129,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 123,496 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside brake discs wearing & outer faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

minor stone chip damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2017 115,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm

front brake pads 75% worn & both front brake discs wearing

rear screen washer inoperative

Pass 14 Jun 2016 107,719 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,828 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 97,828 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,794 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,578 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,243 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 60,513 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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BD08 EEM is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 BD08 EEM, 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 EEM registered?

BD08 EEM is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is BD08 EEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 EEM 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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