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BF08 SJU

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,961 mi
Last recorded84,961 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 SJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 84,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (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 slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear wiperblade worn, washer inoperative.

Fail 11 Mar 2025 84,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear wiperblade worn, washer inoperative.

Pass 12 Mar 2024 82,338 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 77,922 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 71,167 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,145 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 64,225 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 59,576 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 53,055 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,464 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,165 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 32,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight cracking/perishing to offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 27,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,348 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 SJU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

BF08 SJU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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