2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · DE51 ADJ
2008 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 185,664 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,664 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DE51 ADJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 185,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DE51 ADJ Mileage History
- 17/08/2023163,888 mi
- 28/08/2024180,689 mi+16,801 mi
- 29/08/2024180,694 mi+5 mi
- 07/05/2026185,659 mi+4,965 mi
- 18/05/2026185,664 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DE51 ADJ 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 (DE51 ADJ) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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