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BF08 WHA

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,618 mi
Last recorded191,618 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 191,618 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 183,368 miles

Exhaust emissions passed on limit

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Under body corroded-all suspensions components corroded-x2 inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 179,090 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 173,199 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension corroded

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 15 Feb 2021 173,198 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension corroded

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 3 Feb 2020 171,539 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad light on dash

oil leak at engine

Fail 30 Jan 2020 171,535 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust cover insecure and damaged

brake pad light on dash

fuel filter corroded

oil leak at engine

under tray damaged and insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2019 165,840 miles

both rear bump stops torn

brake light on dash

rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2018 153,070 miles

both rear bump stops torn off

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded outer faces (3.5.1i)

brake pad light on dash

Fail 9 Mar 2018 153,070 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bump stops torn off

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded outer faces (3.5.1i)

brake pad light on dash

under tray insecure.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 140,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp and sleeve (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear and casing covers damaged and insecure (2.7.2a)

brake pad wear sensor on dash

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 140,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp and sleeve (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear and casing covers damaged and insecure (2.7.2a)

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

brake pad wear sensor on dash

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 126,131 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 4 Mar 2016 126,129 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2015 109,723 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 109,720 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 93,717 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,827 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,996 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,479 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 WHA is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WHA, 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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BF08 WHA is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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