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BF08 WHL

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,195 mi
Last recorded172,195 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 172,195 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 172,189 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 171,471 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 167,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 160,030 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 160,007 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 146,127 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 130,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2015 130,498 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 117,446 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 117,440 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 105,461 miles

front offside tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,151 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,095 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 WHL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 WHL registered?

BF08 WHL is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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