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This 2008 AUDI A3 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 292,290 miles 3 months ago on Friday 17th July 2026 at 15:54.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 21st July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027.

B3NSU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST JULY 2027292,290 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED17TH JULY 2026292,290 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND JULY 202521ST JULY 2026280,578 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED10TH JULY 2025280,576 KM
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD JULY 202410TH JULY 2025170,044 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
FAILED28TH JUNE 2024169,991 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Corroded
PASSED23RD JUNE 202310TH JULY 2024262,748 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi Area And All Exhaust Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED16TH JUNE 2023262,473 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi Area And All Exhaust Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating Both Rear (1.2.1 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH JUNE 202210TH JULY 2023153,810 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Emissions Too Clean
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED15TH JUNE 2022153,805 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Headlamp Light Source And Lamp Not Compatible Both Front (4.1.4 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Emissions Too Clean
  6. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND JULY 202110TH JULY 2022146,103 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Zero Emissions
PASSED23RD JUNE 202010TH JULY 2021140,699 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST JULY 201910TH JULY 2020137,161 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED20TH JUNE 201810TH JULY 2019133,050 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
FAILED19TH JUNE 2018133,046 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED30TH JUNE 201710TH JULY 2018128,541 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing Both Rear (2.7.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED30TH JUNE 2017128,536 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted
  2. FAIL - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported Centre Exhaust Sleeve (7.1.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing Both Rear (2.7.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  5. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Insecure (6.3.1b)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED24TH JUNE 201610TH JULY 2017121,321 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Plastics Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Sleeve Corroded
PASSED24TH JUNE 201510TH JULY 2016179,008 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED11TH JULY 201410TH JULY 2015170,612 MI
PASSED2ND AUGUST 201328TH AUGUST 2014144,753 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED2ND AUGUST 2013144,753 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED17TH AUGUST 201228TH AUGUST 2013117,053 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  2. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED17TH AUGUST 2012117,053 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  5. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201128TH AUGUST 201291,120 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  3. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tread Getting Low
  4. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Outer Brake Pad Getting Low
  5. USER ENTERED - Under Shields Fitted
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B3NSU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

B3NSU MOT Comments

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B3NSU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 292,290 miles | Average yearly mileage: 16,238 miles

B3NSU FAQs

This Audi A3 with registration B3NSU was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 292,290 miles, so this Audi has travelled an average of 16,238 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Audi A3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B3NSU has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Audi A3 has had 73 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 27 Major, 1 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Audi A3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does B3NSU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 19th October 2026 B3NSU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B3NSU Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 19th October 2026 B3NSU does have Tax. Read more

When does B3NSU Tax expire?

The current Tax for B3NSU will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B3NSU MOT expire?

The current MOT for B3NSU will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 21st July 2027. Read more

When did B3NSU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B3NSU was on Friday 17th July 2026 at 15:54. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B3NSU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for B3NSU we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B3NSU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for B3NSU we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B3NSU?

B3NSU is registered as a 2008 Audi A3. Read more

How many miles has B3NSU done?

The odometer reading for B3NSU at the last MOT in July 2026 was 292,290 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 16,238 miles per year. Read more

How old is B3NSU?

The vehicle B3NSU was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 31st December 2008. Read more

What colour is B3NSU?

The official colour of B3NSU is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does B3NSU have?

B3NSU has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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