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BF08 WCG

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,884 mi
Last recorded107,884 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,884 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 102,109 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 102,109 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,946 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 84,075 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

undertray fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2016 84,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

undertray fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2014 72,939 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 65,823 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,211 miles

Some damage to front number plate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washers poor

Fail 9 Dec 2011 53,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some damage to front number plate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,938 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 36,938 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BF08 WCG is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WCG, 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 WCG registered?

BF08 WCG is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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