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BD08 GDE

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

204,309 mi
Last recorded204,309 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 GDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 204,309 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 195,125 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 195,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 186,750 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 184,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 177,436 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 167,872 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 159,200 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 147,783 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 132,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 115,863 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 100,212 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,212 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,301 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 84,033 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 27 Apr 2012 65,480 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,500 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 GDE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

BD08 GDE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is BD08 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 GDE 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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