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BD08 JHE

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,783 mi
Last recorded114,783 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 JHE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 111,733 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 111,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 107,625 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 107,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 103,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm"rear"bush cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/suspension corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 103,331 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken coil broken,risk of splitting anti roll link boot (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm"rear"bush cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/suspension corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 97,541 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted x2 outer rims some damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and some cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 97,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted x2 outer rims some damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and some cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,888 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker shroud broken,cup rattling around

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim ,damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,032 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim ,some damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs x2 corroded in lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 86,031 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim ,some damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs x2 corroded in lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,886 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 74,063 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 74,063 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,809 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 63,809 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,510 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,635 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,113 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 25,840 miles

oil level low

service due in 19 days

Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,067 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 JHE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 JHE, 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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BD08 JHE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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