2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · FP58 RVY
2008 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 149,774 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP58 RVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 149,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP58 RVY 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 (FP58 RVY) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 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 (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
FP58 RVY Mileage History
- 24/06/2024145,891 mi
- 25/06/2024145,899 mi+8 mi
- 16/06/2025147,929 mi+2,030 mi
- 22/06/2026149,772 mi+1,843 mi
- 23/06/2026149,774 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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