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BG08 YCW

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,245 mi
Last recorded57,245 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YCW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 57,245 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 56,705 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 55,963 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 54,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 53,028 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,634 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,250 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,994 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,102 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,559 miles

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage but not to the cords

Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,968 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,397 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,763 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,391 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 YCW is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

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

Is BG08 YCW safe to buy?

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