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BD08 WUW

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,535 mi
Last recorded193,535 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 WUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 193,535 miles

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

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))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 193,529 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 15 Aug 2022 176,678 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 154,793 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 154,793 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 154,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Centre seat belt buckle outer casing damaged

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

O/S/R Tyre worn out of shape on inner edge, perished & cracking

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 Front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 133,015 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 108,570 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 92,901 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,728 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,680 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,109 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 48,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,761 miles

some distortion on both rear tyre inner edges

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 WUW is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WUW, 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 WUW is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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