2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · GV08 VLO
2008 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 158,014 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV08 VLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2025
- 158,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 VLO 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 (GV08 VLO) between April 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 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: “Central Exhaust system insecure mounting sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible spring not located in top mo”; “Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
GV08 VLO Mileage History
- 27/04/2023149,667 mi
- 05/05/2023149,669 mi+2 mi
- 21/02/2025158,013 mi+8,344 mi
- 28/02/2025158,014 mi+1 mi
- 01/03/2025158,014 mi
Average of roughly 4,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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