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BF08 WHN

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,610 mi
Last recorded131,610 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WHN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 131,610 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both sides (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leaking of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 131,610 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both sides (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leaking of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 131,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits test aborted due to vehicle revving unevenly during 2nd fast idle test (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear,advise (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess osf and nsf mounts have play,advise (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer c.v.boot has slight grease seepage,advise

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower osr and nsr chassis and vehicle body has some corrosion,advise

Pass 12 Apr 2022 123,971 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess osf and nsf mounts have play,advise (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower vehicle body has corrosion,advise

Fail 11 Apr 2022 123,969 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner edge has deep cuts all round (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess osf and nsf mounts have play,advise (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower vehicle body has corrosion,advise

Pass 8 Apr 2021 115,897 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn,advise

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

Rear Lower heat shield loose,advise

Rear Lower vehicle has some corrosion,advise

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates,advise (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 115,896 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn,advise

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

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

Rear Lower heat shield loose,advise

Rear Lower vehicle has some corrosion,advise

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates,advise (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 108,882 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis and inner sills corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates,advise (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 108,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has a bulge on outer wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis and inner sills corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates,advise (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 94,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower outer sill damaged,advise

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear,advise (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 94,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower outer sill damaged,advise

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear,advise (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,623 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 79,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tred on 1.6mm legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,941 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,388 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,950 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,942 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 40,942 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2012 31,331 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WHN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WHN, 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 WHN is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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