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BG08 ZUD

2008 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,765 mi
Last recorded111,765 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ZUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 111,765 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill cover slightly damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2025 111,758 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill cover slightly damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2024 110,979 miles

Offside Rear sill damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 110,978 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet strut weak, doesn't hold bonnet up

Offside Rear sill damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 104,040 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,335 miles

Front Coolant leak Minor leak ()

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 94,176 miles

damage o/s/r outer sill

engine oil leak

rear brake pads low

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 19 Dec 2020 94,176 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

damage o/s/r outer sill

engine oil leak

rear brake pads low

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,288 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 86,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 81,008 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,836 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,498 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,349 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,251 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,066 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 8 Jul 2013 37,750 miles

Both front tyres have slight damage to outer walls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 37,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres have slight damage to outer walls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 20,332 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 ZUD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZUD, 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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BG08 ZUD is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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