2008 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · BL57 XRO
2008 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/01/2008. Recorded mileage 110,023 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1595cc
BL57 XRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/05/2025
- 110,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BL57 XRO Mileage History
- 15/01/2022100,429 mi
- 15/01/2022100,429 mi
- 24/02/2023104,192 mi+3,763 mi
- 22/04/2024107,085 mi+2,893 mi
- 14/05/2025110,023 mi+2,938 mi
Average of roughly 2,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL57 XRO 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 (BL57 XRO) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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