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BF08 MTX

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,724 mi
Last recorded116,724 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MTX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 116,724 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 112,461 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 107,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall has cracks and in between tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 103,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 103,164 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 98,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses deteriorating but not reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth close to legal limit and tyre cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 91,894 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 81,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 75,049 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,550 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,809 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,335 miles

O/S/F tyre worn to wear indicators and low on edges

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

Pass 11 Mar 2012 45,263 miles

advise only to offside rear tyre side wall cut and worn to 3mm

advise only to rear brake pads aprox half way worn

advise slight corrosion to front brake discs

advise water in offside rear light lense

Fail 11 Mar 2012 45,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise only to offside rear tyre side wall cut and worn to 3mm

advise only to rear brake pads aprox half way worn

advise slight corrosion to front brake discs

advise water in offside rear light lense

Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,256 miles

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

front discs slightly worn/lipped

rear discs slightly worn/pitted/lipped

Fail 10 Feb 2011 40,256 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn/lipped

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear discs slightly worn/pitted/lipped

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 MTX is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF08 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

BF08 MTX is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is BF08 MTX safe to buy?

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