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BJ08 OWG

2008 Audi A3 TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,777 mi
Last recorded160,777 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A3 TDI99,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OWG
MakeAudi
ModelA3 TDI
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 160,777 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 153,839 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 150,167 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 144,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 137,910 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 130,208 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 126,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 115,092 miles

Engine cover, under trays fitted.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,700 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,208 miles

Engine cover, under trays fitted

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,107 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,237 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3 TDI?

Based on 2,409 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
8,026
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring broken 3
Headlamp aim too low 3
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BJ08 OWG is a 2008 Audi A3 TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Audi A3 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 99,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 OWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A3 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ08 OWG registered?

BJ08 OWG is a 2008 Audi A3 TDI, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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