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BG08 NGE

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

259,650 mi
Last recorded259,650 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 NGE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 259,650 miles

Engine oil leaks general

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

O/s/r N/s/r shocker dust boots adrift.

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 253,972 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 246,594 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 238,477 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 232,463 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 232,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 225,073 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 214,769 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 203,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 191,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 180,251 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 167,344 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 2 Apr 2013 151,367 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 139,745 miles

nsf cv gaiter slight seepage of grease/preventing th ingress of dirt

Fail 23 Apr 2012 139,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nsf cv gaiter slight seepage of grease/preventing th ingress of dirt

oil low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,959 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 99,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 NGE is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NGE, 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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BG08 NGE is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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