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BG08 OFD

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,521 mi
Last recorded129,521 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 OFD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 129,521 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 118,701 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 112,526 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 110,078 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 107,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,587 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 99,118 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,290 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 96,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,988 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 85,649 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 79,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light indicating fault on system

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine management light indicating fault on system

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,528 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 67,142 miles

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

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

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 OFD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 OFD registered?

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

Is BG08 OFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 OFD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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