2008 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · K7 RDN
2008 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 79,768 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K7 RDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 79,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K7 RDN 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 (K7 RDN) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K7 RDN Mileage History
- 21/12/202274,097 mi
- 18/12/202376,123 mi+2,026 mi
- 30/12/202477,978 mi+1,855 mi
- 23/12/202579,768 mi+1,790 mi
- 23/12/202579,768 mi
Average of roughly 1,887 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The mechatronic control unit can fail electronically or hydraulically, causing jerky shifts, loss of gears, or complete transmission failure.
- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
The plastic impeller on the water pump can strip or crack, causing coolant circulation loss and overheating even though the pump appears to spin.
- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
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