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AUDI A32008 · 2.0L DIESEL

VL 100

Vehicle Insight Summary

AUDI A3 (2008, DIESEL, 1968cc) — mileage recorded at 45,680. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 21/01/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/12/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1968cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs regarding surface level components. While it passed the most recent January 2026 test at 45,680 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior due to multiple mechanical and structural defects. The presence of a rear prop shaft flexible coupling with a debonded balance weight in the failure indicates that critical drivetrain components were only addressed when forced by the' tester, rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. The' pattern is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,538 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between December 2023 at 42,264 miles and January 2025 at 43,704 miles, representing only 1,440 miles covered overization months. This low-frequency use often correlates with the surface corrosion noted in the records, such as the pitting and scoring on the brake discs, as the lack of regular braking friction prevents the discs from clearing surface rust. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, as the pitting and scoring on all four discs have persisted since at least January 2025. The recurring reports of distorted and buckled road wheels, dating back to 2023 and continuing into 2026, suggest a history of impacts or severe curbing that may have affected the suspension geometry or wheel bearings. Additionally, the front undertray was noted as not fully secure in the latest test, requiring a physical check to ensure no other components are loose or exposed to the elements.

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85
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs regarding surface level components. While it passed the most recent January 2026 test at 45,680 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior due to multiple mechanical and structural defects. The presence of a rear prop shaft flexible coupling with a debonded balance weight in the failure indicates that critical drivetrain components were only addressed when forced by the' tester, rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. The' pattern is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,538 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between December 2023 at 42,264 miles and January 2025 at 43,704 miles, representing only 1,440 miles covered overization months. This low-frequency use often correlates with the surface corrosion noted in the records, such as the pitting and scoring on the brake discs, as the lack of regular braking friction prevents the discs from clearing surface rust. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, as the pitting and scoring on all four discs have persisted since at least January 2025. The recurring reports of distorted and buckled road wheels, dating back to 2023 and continuing into 2026, suggest a history of impacts or severe curbing that may have affected the suspension geometry or wheel bearings. Additionally, the front undertray was noted as not fully secure in the latest test, requiring a physical check to ensure no other components are loose or exposed to the elements.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2008, this Audi A3 with plate VL 100 has undergone 5 MOT inspections since January 2023.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 25 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Outer balance weight/ring debonded and loose (6.1.7 (d) (i))”.

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