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BJ08 DLD

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,533 mi
Last recorded78,533 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 78,533 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Fail 16 Apr 2016 78,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2015 61,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Possible wrong bolts in nearside front suspension.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,244 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,185 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,731 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 DLD is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BJ08 DLD, 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 DLD registered?

BJ08 DLD is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BJ08 DLD safe to buy?

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