2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · A18 GYE
2008 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 120,369 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A18 GYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 120,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A18 GYE 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 (A18 GYE) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A18 GYE Mileage History
- 05/01/2023106,388 mi
- 07/05/2024110,381 mi+3,993 mi
- 07/05/2024110,381 mi
- 29/04/2025114,397 mi+4,016 mi
- 03/03/2026120,369 mi+5,972 mi
Average of roughly 4,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
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