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BG08 YLH

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,010 mi
Last recorded113,010 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YLH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 113,010 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 112,026 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 109,576 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 108,754 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,867 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,787 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,553 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 92,440 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 89,879 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 89,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,062 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 83,062 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 74,369 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,153 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 71,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,565 miles

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

front inner brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,712 miles

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

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 YLH is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black 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 YLH, 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 YLH registered?

BG08 YLH is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is BG08 YLH safe to buy?

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