2008 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · BS02 JCS
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 108,589 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BS02 JCS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 108,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BS02 JCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A3 (BS02 JCS) between December 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
BS02 JCS Mileage History
- 15/12/202292,640 mi
- 11/12/202398,899 mi+6,259 mi
- 13/06/2025102,695 mi+3,796 mi
- 08/06/2026108,589 mi+5,894 mi
Average of roughly 4,583 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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