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BJ08 CWL

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,104 mi
Last recorded80,104 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 CWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 80,104 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 71,144 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 71,144 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 65,237 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 59,003 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SideWall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 57,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side front tyre outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,817 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,590 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 54,590 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,026 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,045 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,387 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,360 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,027 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 33,743 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Cracking in tread of both rear tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,743 miles

Cracking in tread of both rear tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,882 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,030 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 25,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,086 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)

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 CWL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CWL, 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 CWL registered?

BJ08 CWL is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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