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BG08 NFJ

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,719 mi
Last recorded136,719 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 136,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 136,819 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2017 136,819 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 123,868 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 123,868 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 109,634 miles

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 27 Mar 2014 96,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,662 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,843 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to lose shape on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,156 miles

Nail in nearside 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 NFJ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BG08 NFJ, 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 NFJ registered?

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

Is BG08 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 NFJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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