2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · A24 HDR
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 102,417 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A24 HDR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 102,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A24 HDR 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 (A24 HDR) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
A24 HDR Mileage History
- 28/07/202287,507 mi
- 28/07/202287,508 mi+1 mi
- 07/07/202390,085 mi+2,577 mi
- 26/07/202496,709 mi+6,624 mi
- 25/07/2025102,417 mi+5,708 mi
Average of roughly 4,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The mechatronic control unit can fail electronically or hydraulically, causing jerky shifts, loss of gears, or complete transmission failure.
- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
The plastic impeller on the water pump can strip or crack, causing coolant circulation loss and overheating even though the pump appears to spin.
- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
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