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BG08 NFH

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,314 mi
Last recorded158,314 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 NFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 158,314 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 158,311 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 151,705 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 144,617 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 143,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 136,667 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 136,667 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 121,656 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,320 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 101,628 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 94,060 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 94,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,000 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 76,953 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,930 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 65,720 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 65,564 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 60,364 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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BG08 NFH is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NFH, 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 NFH registered?

BG08 NFH is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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