2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · BV08 RZW
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 246,242 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV08 RZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/03/2026
- 246,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV08 RZW 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 (BV08 RZW) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
BV08 RZW Mileage History
- 06/04/2023198,049 mi
- 17/04/2024214,956 mi+16,907 mi
- 17/04/2024214,956 mi
- 05/04/2025230,182 mi+15,226 mi
- 27/03/2026246,242 mi+16,060 mi
Average of roughly 16,212 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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