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BG08 TLO

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,394 mi
Last recorded158,394 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 158,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 158,263 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front both lower fog lamp lenses damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2022 153,150 miles

Both front foglight lenses broken

Both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated.

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel filter housing badly corroded.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 150,459 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower both fog lamp lenses cracked

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

Nearside mirror slight damage cracked

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 150,455 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower both fog lamp lenses cracked

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 145,640 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower fog lamp glass broken

Pass 13 May 2019 131,887 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 May 2019 131,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

Pass 14 May 2018 111,402 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine/undertray covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 99,722 miles

Rear tyres wearing out of shape inner edges

slight smoke at idle

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 93,743 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 May 2015 88,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 78,118 miles

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 66,748 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,925 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 55,923 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,840 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 TLO is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

BG08 TLO is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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