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BD08 HSN

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,182 mi
Last recorded116,182 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HSN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 116,182 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 116,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 113,363 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ( Nail close to the outer shoulder of the tyre. )

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the inner portion of the tyre... ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 113,363 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested ( BOTH. ) (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( No dip beam image emitted from headlight. ) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( No dip beam image emitted from headlight. ) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( Forward bush. ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ( Nail close to the outer shoulder of the tyre. )

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the inner portion of the tyre... ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 109,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,381 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S Front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 105,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S Front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 98,686 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2019 93,066 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 93,066 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,208 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 90,208 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 87,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 84,227 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2016 84,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,316 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,521 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 74,349 miles

emissions too lean to register

Pass 16 May 2012 66,860 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 56,002 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 HSN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HSN, 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 HSN registered?

BD08 HSN is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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