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BF08 WGZ

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,230 mi
Last recorded153,230 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 153,230 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear axle rusty

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 153,230 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear axle rusty

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 141,851 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 134,880 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 121,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 119,010 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low-n/s/f top strut mounting slightly stiff-rear coil springs corroded-rear tyres worn low-

Pass 18 Dec 2019 117,210 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 117,198 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,010 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,198 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,746 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 84,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 75,752 miles

emmisions to clean to test 00.02

Pass 8 May 2014 67,736 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall although not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall although not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 3 May 2013 62,284 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 59,673 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 50,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 50,517 miles

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

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 WGZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF08 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

BF08 WGZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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