2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · DY58 NJF
2008 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 144,973 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY58 NJF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 144,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY58 NJF 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 (DY58 NJF) between February 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
DY58 NJF Mileage History
- 07/02/2022127,133 mi
- 16/02/2023131,364 mi+4,231 mi
- 10/06/2024138,506 mi+7,142 mi
- 15/08/2025144,973 mi+6,467 mi
Average of roughly 5,071 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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