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BD08 RNO

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,199 mi
Last recorded166,199 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 RNO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 166,199 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 164,524 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 164,521 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 159,002 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted covering components.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 156,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad wear indicator warning lamp on.

Fail 23 Jul 2020 156,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market hid conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid conversion fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad wear indicator warning lamp on.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 150,250 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 150,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 132,455 miles

both side front and o/s/r tyres worn / cracking / deteriorated

prop shaft rear rubber deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2018 132,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,098 miles

Offside Rear indicator faded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,814 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,209 miles

front brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,474 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,943 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,265 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,635 miles

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

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 RNO is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RNO, 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 RNO is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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