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BJ08 MXU

2008 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,125 mi
Last recorded151,125 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 MXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 151,125 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 148,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 147,927 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 145,040 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle not starting. (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light displayed. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken at rear of second silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both. top mountings loose. (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both. (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged to offside swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 131,869 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 131,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre size 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 118,618 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 118,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil level close to minimum

Pass 9 Sep 2017 108,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,246 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 106,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,638 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,638 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,589 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 77,589 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,504 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 68,504 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,859 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 MXU is a 2008 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

BJ08 MXU is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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