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2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · GS58 BOS

GS58 BOS

2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 194,343 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2008 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 14 Apr 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
194,343 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14 Apr 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1968cc
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GS58 BOS Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
  • 194,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

GS58 BOS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Oct 2026, 19:41
MOT Analysis

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20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A3 (GS58 BOS) between November 2011 and April 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

GS58 BOS Mileage History

  1. 01/11/201161,184 mi
  2. 01/11/201161,184 mi
  3. 03/11/201275,646 mi+14,462 mi
  4. 03/11/201275,646 mi
  5. 25/11/201388,811 mi+13,165 mi
  6. 27/11/201388,817 mi+6 mi
  7. 25/11/2014106,403 mi+17,586 mi
  8. 27/01/2015109,375 mi+2,972 mi
  9. 20/01/2016118,347 mi+8,972 mi
  10. 25/01/2017125,582 mi+7,235 mi
  11. 25/01/2018130,239 mi+4,657 mi
  12. 12/01/2019132,883 mi+2,644 mi
  13. 12/01/2019132,883 mi
  14. 18/01/2020136,127 mi+3,244 mi
  15. 01/04/2021142,398 mi+6,271 mi
  16. 24/03/2022147,058 mi+4,660 mi
  17. 11/04/2023152,933 mi+5,875 mi
  18. 15/03/2024157,582 mi+4,649 mi
  19. 07/04/2025163,627 mi+6,045 mi
  20. 16/04/2026194,343 mi+30,716 mi

Average of roughly 9,212 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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