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BJ08 GHU

2008 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,224 mi
Last recorded81,224 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 GHU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 81,224 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 75,684 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 75,684 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 67,275 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 67,274 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,830 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 46,209 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 46,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 37,128 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 32,388 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 GHU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GHU, 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 GHU registered?

BJ08 GHU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is BJ08 GHU safe to buy?

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