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BJ08 CWC

2008 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,517 mi
Last recorded141,517 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 CWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 141,517 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 137,867 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 137,517 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 132,972 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 132,752 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 112,512 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2020 106,443 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 178,904 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 97,860 miles

Exhaust clamp missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak At engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 97,860 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust clamp missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak At engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40R18 W (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bind at offside rear brake

sign's of an oil leak - undertrays

Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,381 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,680 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 71,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 64,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,691 miles

Deisel smoke test not detected

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

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

Wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2013 57,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2011 39,601 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 CWC is a 2008 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ08 CWC, 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 CWC registered?

BJ08 CWC is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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