2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · AS08 GMS
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 139,204 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AS08 GMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 139,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AS08 GMS 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 (AS08 GMS) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 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 (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AS08 GMS Mileage History
- 08/08/2023125,169 mi
- 07/08/2024128,354 mi+3,185 mi
- 08/08/2024128,360 mi+6 mi
- 28/07/2025132,097 mi+3,737 mi
- 06/08/2026139,204 mi+7,107 mi
Average of roughly 4,685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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