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BF08 ZPT

2008 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,093 mi
Last recorded141,093 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZPT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 141,093 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 8 Apr 2024 138,082 miles

cracks to n/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2024 138,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

cracks to n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2023 135,126 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 132,218 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 129,081 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 129,029 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 122,389 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2020 122,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 116,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,524 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 108,524 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 100,264 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 90,055 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 82,845 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,526 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,202 miles

slight cut in nearside front tyre no cords showing

Fail 25 Mar 2013 64,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight cut in nearside front tyre no cords showing

Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,237 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 42,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,186 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 ZPT is a 2008 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZPT, 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 ZPT is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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