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BD57 VZN

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,579 mi
Last recorded151,579 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VZN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 151,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 151,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 134,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 134,444 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 127,109 miles

Offside Number plate light flashing

Fail 26 Apr 2024 127,107 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Number plate light flashing

Fail 18 Apr 2024 127,086 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear number plate bulb flicker, stops working. (led fitted)

Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both number plates very poor/close to mot limit

check tracking

exhaust pipework rusty

front brake discs very poor showing wear/corrosion close to limit

n/s/f tyre just mot legal advise replace asap 205/55/16v

o/s/f tyre poor heavily worn on edge

Fail 30 Mar 2023 122,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both number plates very poor/close to mot limit

check tracking

exhaust pipework rusty

front brake discs very poor showing wear/corrosion close to limit

n/s/f tyre just mot legal advise replace asap 205/55/16v

o/s/f tyre poor heavily worn on edge

Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,821 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 114,821 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 110,574 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 105,012 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,654 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,094 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,098 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,945 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 65,945 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 57,188 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,768 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 49,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,911 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,138 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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BD57 VZN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD57 VZN, 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 BD57 VZN registered?

BD57 VZN is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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