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BG08 XMV

2008 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,832 mi
Last recorded184,832 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 XMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 184,832 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 184,828 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 171,477 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 171,477 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 160,793 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 160,793 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 143,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nail in offside rear tyre

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 126,549 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 126,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 111,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 101,008 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,885 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 78,542 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 XMV is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XMV, 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 XMV registered?

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

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