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BJ08 MXZ

2008 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

187,113 mi
Last recorded187,113 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 187,113 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 167,436 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 165,352 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 165,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 159,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 149,840 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 149,840 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 135,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 133,326 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link gator worn

Pass 17 Apr 2018 127,457 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 116,564 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 116,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,886 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 98,375 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 98,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 90,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,764 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,815 miles

Impact damage to underbody trim o/s and diesel cooler radiator.

Rear brake pads 70% worn

oil level on minimum

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 MXZ is a 2008 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

BJ08 MXZ is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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