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BD08 XLF

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,197 mi
Last recorded139,197 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 XLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 139,197 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 132,156 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 125,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated showing signs of grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also the tyre had to be inflated before the mot unable to see issues why time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Oil leak, but not excessive bad leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 125,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing buckle is trapped inside the trim above the nsr outer seat requires investigation (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning outer light unit side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (all lamps) the bulbs and lenses are missing the connecters in the unit are corroded badly !!! (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated showing signs of grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also the tyre had to be inflated before the mot unable to see issues why time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner unit side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bad leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 121,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 109,645 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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 105,133 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,396 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 100,394 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Dec 2013 91,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,840 miles

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 20 Jan 2012 75,917 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 69,764 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 69,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XLF is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XLF, 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 XLF registered?

BD08 XLF is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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