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BD08 ZGW

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,511 mi
Last recorded91,511 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 ZGW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 91,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 90,079 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamps deteriorating, light output low

rear seatbelts not tested as convertible wind deflector fitted

rear tyres bald on inner edges, uneven wear

vacuume pipe for inlet manifold runner split and not connected

Fail 4 Nov 2024 90,077 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamps deteriorating, light output low

rear seatbelts not tested as convertible wind deflector fitted

rear tyres bald on inner edges, uneven wear

vacuume pipe for inlet manifold runner split and not connected

Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,469 miles

both front tyres spliting in tread

coolant leak

Pass 1 Dec 2022 84,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge tramping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,358 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,703 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 74,290 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 69,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 64,940 miles

Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 11 May 2017 64,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape inner tread also perished with damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inner r treaded area

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 26 May 2016 58,207 miles

Residue around fuel filter

Pass 22 May 2015 53,597 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 47,700 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 41,616 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 34,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,086 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 ZGW is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZGW, 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 ZGW is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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