2008 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · BD52 ALY
2008 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2008. Recorded mileage 168,341 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1595cc
BD52 ALY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/09/2026
- 168,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BD52 ALY Mileage History
- 25/09/2023147,444 mi
- 19/09/2024155,352 mi+7,908 mi
- 17/09/2025160,153 mi+4,801 mi
- 17/09/2025160,153 mi
- 28/09/2026168,341 mi+8,188 mi
Average of roughly 6,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD52 ALY 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 (BD52 ALY) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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