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BG08 OFH

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,167 mi
Last recorded152,167 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 OFH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 152,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 140,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 137,418 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 128,914 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 117,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 105,878 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 93,777 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

drivers window inop

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,679 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,751 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,156 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,820 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes draging on slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2011 33,809 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes draging on slightly

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 OFH is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OFH, 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 OFH is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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