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BG08 XMR

2008 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,406 mi
Last recorded123,406 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 XMR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 123,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 118,663 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 118,510 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake effort low

Fail 18 Jun 2021 118,469 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Off side rear and near side front coil springs are corroded.

The off side outer sill panel is showing some corrosion.

Pass 3 Jun 2020 113,615 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The front number plate is deteriorated and in poor condition.

The off side outer sill panel is corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2020 113,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The front number plate is deteriorated and in poor condition.

The off side outer sill panel is corroded.

Pass 13 May 2019 105,959 miles

Both front tyres are wearing around the inner edges of the tread.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The front number plate is deteriorated.

The off side outer sill panel is corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,955 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 97,954 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Centre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,072 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 38,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 78,350 miles

Engine warning lamps indicating a fault

Offside rear tyre Punctured on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2016 78,350 miles

Engine warning lamps indicating a fault

Offside rear tyre Punctured on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 67,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 57,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 48,547 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 39,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,518 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs corroded

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 XMR is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMR, 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 XMR registered?

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

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