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BF08 WHM

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

211,234 mi
Last recorded211,234 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WHM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 211,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 208,540 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 208,540 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 205,799 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 200,265 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 197,012 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 197,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 186,410 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 186,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 177,994 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 177,994 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 163,340 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 163,340 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 147,333 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 147,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 140,937 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 140,937 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 128,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 108,136 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 108,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,530 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 65,425 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,425 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 28 Feb 2012 44,357 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,574 miles

emmision reading 0.041m passed

slight damadge to osf bumper and wing

slight signs of wear on rear tyres

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 WHM is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WHM, 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 WHM registered?

BF08 WHM is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 WHM shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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