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BJ08 LMK

2008 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,962 mi
Last recorded157,962 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LMK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 157,962 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 152,502 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 152,502 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 144,559 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 138,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 138,609 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 123,525 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 123,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CONSOLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CONSOLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 119,777 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 113,145 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 104,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 104,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 96,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2016 92,067 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,196 miles

engine light on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 66,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,320 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,374 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,374 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LMK is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LMK, 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 LMK registered?

BJ08 LMK is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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