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BG08 MZN

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,611 mi
Last recorded167,611 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 MZN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 167,611 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 163,062 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2023 163,060 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 158,427 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 154,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 154,046 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 150,279 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 150,241 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 143,094 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

underfloor covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items

Pass 4 Jun 2018 138,120 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber shroud insecure

Offside Rear shockabsorber shrouds insecure

underfloor covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items

Fail 4 Jun 2018 138,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shockabsorber shroud insecure

Offside Rear shockabsorber shrouds insecure

Rear underbody heatshield insecure

underfloor covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items

Pass 5 Jun 2017 133,084 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 127,443 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jun 2015 122,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 114,520 miles

N/S FRONT INNERARCH LINER CRACKED

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 97,262 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 97,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,158 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,873 miles

aims adjusted.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MZN is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MZN, 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 MZN registered?

BG08 MZN is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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