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BG08 BKF

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,779 mi
Last recorded138,779 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 BKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 138,779 miles

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

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 26 Jul 2025 136,606 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 125,163 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 125,163 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 115,128 miles

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

Rear not working

Pass 27 Jul 2022 104,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 104,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 92,299 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 92,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,744 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,517 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,327 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,939 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,894 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight brake bind from o/s/r wheel,

Fail 25 Jul 2015 46,520 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight brake bind from o/s/r wheel,

Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,736 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2013 30,863 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,822 miles

offside numberplate light dim but still working

Fail 25 Mar 2013 27,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside numberplate light dim but still working

Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,486 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 20,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 12,461 miles

nail in offside rear tyre[centre of tread]repairable area.

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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BG08 BKF is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BG08 BKF, 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 BG08 BKF registered?

BG08 BKF is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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