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BD08 NHG

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,767 mi
Last recorded172,767 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NHG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 172,767 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 167,566 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 184,857 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 150,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive seepage of around oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 147,211 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 145,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 145,527 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 140,543 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 134,072 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 129,199 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 123,323 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 115,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 106,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 81,849 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 81,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,722 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,467 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 NHG is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NHG, 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 NHG registered?

BD08 NHG is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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