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BE51 RYL

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,137 mi
Last recorded54,137 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE51 RYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 54,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 52,875 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 52,875 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 51,212 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 49,817 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 47,636 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 47,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,043 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 45,368 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,423 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,767 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding

Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,917 miles

All four of the vehicles tyres have cracking in the tread pattern

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 37,808 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,968 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,531 miles

O/S/R Brake binding slightly.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,250 miles

all tyres cracking in tread and side walls

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,158 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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BE51 RYL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BE51 RYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BE51 RYL registered?

BE51 RYL is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is BE51 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE51 RYL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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