2008 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · HW58 AFA
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 129,386 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW58 AFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 129,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW58 AFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A3 (HW58 AFA) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
HW58 AFA Mileage History
- 20/02/2024112,326 mi
- 12/02/2025123,692 mi+11,366 mi
- 13/02/2025123,692 mi
- 02/04/2026129,333 mi+5,641 mi
- 10/04/2026129,386 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 7,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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