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BD08 SCX

2008 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,142 mi
Last recorded152,142 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 SCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 152,142 miles

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

damage on n/s of vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2025 152,020 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

damage on n/s of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2024 147,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 143,008 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 143,000 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 142,457 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 142,456 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 138,820 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 133,482 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 133,463 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 121,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 108,670 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 98,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 98,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 88,066 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 76,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 61,488 miles

n s r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 6 May 2014 61,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n s r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 22 May 2013 50,643 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 37,693 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 37,693 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 24,266 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 SCX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol 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 SCX, 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 SCX registered?

BD08 SCX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is BD08 SCX safe to buy?

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