AUDI A3 BV08HGA has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2008 AUDI A3 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 174,082 miles 1 week ago on Monday 5th October 2026 at 15:16.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Thursday 28th October 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

BV08HGA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 2027174,082 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wing Corroded
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 2026173,975 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wing Corroded
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202528TH OCTOBER 2026169,146 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources 1 Of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2025168,975 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources 1 Of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Bush Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Most Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. O/s Slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 202428TH OCTOBER 2025163,389 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 2024163,342 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Light Source And Lamp Not Compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Light Source And Lamp Not Compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 202328TH OCTOBER 2024156,945 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Bush Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources 1 Of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Most Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 2023156,784 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Split And Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Bush Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources 1 Of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Most Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 202228TH OCTOBER 2023147,144 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose Centre Clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202128TH OCTOBER 2022141,210 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Bushes Rear Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Most Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 2021141,208 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Battery Insecure And Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  6. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Bushes Rear Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Most Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 202028TH OCTOBER 2021128,481 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201928TH OCTOBER 2020114,749 MI
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 2019114,747 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201817TH OCTOBER 2019101,307 MI
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 2018101,274 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 201713TH OCTOBER 201893,154 MI
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 201793,153 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working Both (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 201613TH OCTOBER 201790,357 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 201690,356 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201513TH OCTOBER 201681,804 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20149TH OCTOBER 201579,084 MI
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 201479,084 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Fitted (1.1.c.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
FAILED19TH AUGUST 201478,686 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Fitted (1.1.c.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED12TH MARCH 201325TH MARCH 201467,141 MI
FAILED12TH MARCH 201367,141 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
FAILED19TH MARCH 201257,690 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED19TH MARCH 201225TH MARCH 201357,690 MI
PASSED26TH MARCH 201125TH MARCH 201248,532 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BV08HGA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 55% | MOT Failure Rate: 45%

BV08HGA MOT Comments

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BV08HGA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 174,082 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,671 miles

BV08HGA FAQs

This Audi A3 with registration BV08HGA was manufactured on Thursday 13th March 2008 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 174,082 miles, so this Audi has travelled an average of 9,671 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Audi A3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BV08HGA has a 55% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Audi A3 has had 50 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 13 Major, 3 Dangerous and 14 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Audi A3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does BV08HGA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 BV08HGA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BV08HGA Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 14th October 2026 BV08HGA does have Tax. Read more

When does BV08HGA Tax expire?

The current Tax for BV08HGA will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 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 BV08HGA MOT expire?

The current MOT for BV08HGA will expire in 1 year on Thursday 28th October 2027. Read more

When did BV08HGA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BV08HGA was on Monday 5th October 2026 at 15:16. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BV08HGA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for BV08HGA 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 BV08HGA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for BV08HGA we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 55% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BV08HGA?

BV08HGA is registered as a 2008 Audi A3. Read more

How many miles has BV08HGA done?

The odometer reading for BV08HGA at the last MOT in October 2026 was 174,082 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 9,671 miles per year. Read more

How old is BV08HGA?

The vehicle BV08HGA was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 13th March 2008. Read more

What colour is BV08HGA?

The official colour of BV08HGA is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BV08HGA have?

BV08HGA has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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