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BEC 1F

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,475 mi
Last recorded102,475 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEC 1F
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 102,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 93,289 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 93,289 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,964 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 82,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,429 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Sep 2021 79,428 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,730 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,707 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,101 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,017 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 2mm tyre tread lozenged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 2mm tread lozenged (4.1.E.1)

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

floor and under tray and top engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Aug 2015 50,245 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 2mm tyre tread lozenged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just 2mm tread lozenged (4.1.E.1)

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

floor and under tray and top engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor obscuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 26,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor obscring some components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 26,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor obscring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,797 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)

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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BEC 1F is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BEC 1F, 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 BEC 1F registered?

BEC 1F is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is BEC 1F safe to buy?

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