2008 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · AY58 HRO
2008 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 138,296 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY58 HRO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 138,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY58 HRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A3 (AY58 HRO) between December 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
AY58 HRO Mileage History
- 08/12/201126,810 mi
- 04/12/201237,741 mi+10,931 mi
- 28/12/201349,877 mi+12,136 mi
- 28/12/201459,088 mi+9,211 mi
- 28/12/201569,319 mi+10,231 mi
- 28/12/201569,319 mi
- 09/01/201777,317 mi+7,998 mi
- 29/01/201887,375 mi+10,058 mi
- 22/01/201994,479 mi+7,104 mi
- 13/01/2020104,623 mi+10,144 mi
- 24/09/2020110,009 mi+5,386 mi
- 08/09/2021119,152 mi+9,143 mi
- 08/09/2021119,152 mi
- 29/01/2023124,353 mi+5,201 mi
- 15/02/2024128,763 mi+4,410 mi
- 26/03/2025136,101 mi+7,338 mi
- 01/04/2026138,296 mi+2,195 mi
Average of roughly 7,789 miles per year across 17 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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