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BJ08 CVO

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,332 mi
Last recorded132,332 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 CVO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 132,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 129,642 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension corroding.

Fail 3 Feb 2025 129,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords [Inner sidewall] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension corroding.

Pass 22 Feb 2024 128,058 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 128,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside front tyre getting low on tread.

Pass 2 Feb 2023 125,632 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 125,303 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 124,596 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 123,615 miles

Nearside handbrake low

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,462 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 101,344 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,867 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,897 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.5-3mm

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,681 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 54,912 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND SLIGHT RUSTING

Pass 10 May 2013 43,955 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Fail 10 May 2013 43,955 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 30,889 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 19,220 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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BJ08 CVO is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BJ08 CVO, 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 BJ08 CVO registered?

BJ08 CVO is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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