2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · GV57 JZM
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 142,522 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV57 JZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 142,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV57 JZM 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 (GV57 JZM) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
GV57 JZM Mileage History
- 14/10/2024134,416 mi
- 14/10/2024134,416 mi
- 14/10/2025137,941 mi+3,525 mi
- 14/10/2025137,947 mi+6 mi
- 16/10/2026142,522 mi+4,575 mi
Average of roughly 4,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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