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BF08 FYP

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,938 mi
Last recorded144,938 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FYP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 144,938 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 136,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2025 136,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 128,574 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2024 128,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 119,789 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2023 119,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2022 113,270 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Jan 2021 100,381 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 100,378 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel low effort (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2020 75,167 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,647 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,607 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 61,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,385 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,757 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 53,711 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,606 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 46,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,590 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,778 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,462 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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BF08 FYP is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF08 FYP, 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 BF08 FYP registered?

BF08 FYP is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BF08 FYP safe to buy?

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