2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · BV58 FAO
2008 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 138,043 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV58 FAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 138,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV58 FAO 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 (BV58 FAO) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BV58 FAO Mileage History
- 27/03/2024102,741 mi
- 04/03/2025117,765 mi+15,024 mi
- 08/03/2025117,830 mi+65 mi
- 06/03/2026138,040 mi+20,210 mi
- 11/03/2026138,043 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 18,057 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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