2008 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · FM57 VLZ
2008 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 85,977 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM57 VLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 85,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM57 VLZ 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 (FM57 VLZ) between January 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
FM57 VLZ Mileage History
- 17/01/202360,221 mi
- 23/08/202462,801 mi+2,580 mi
- 16/09/202570,121 mi+7,320 mi
- 17/09/202685,977 mi+15,856 mi
- 17/09/202685,977 mi
Average of roughly 7,024 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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