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BF57 TYP

2008 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,444 mi
Last recorded146,444 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 TYP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 146,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 140,115 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

Front PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RE\AR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot fitted incorrectly inner clip loose boot in wrong position boot will be damaged if left

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear BOTH SHOCK SHROUDS LOOSE

Fail 23 Dec 2024 140,055 miles

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

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED

Front PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RE\AR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear BOTH SHOCK SHROUDS LOOSE

Pass 13 Jan 2024 132,998 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,794 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 113,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 113,363 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 104,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 98,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,246 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 94,506 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 94,504 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 84,492 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 84,489 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 27 Apr 2016 75,268 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,606 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,095 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear differential has slight leak.

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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BF57 TYP is a 2008 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF57 TYP, 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 BF57 TYP registered?

BF57 TYP is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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