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2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · KV08 NWY

KV08 NWY

2008 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 133,823 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2008 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04 Jan 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
Recorded Mileage
133,823 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04 Jan 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1896cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in January 2026 at 133,823 miles resulted in a pass despite an advisory for a nearside rear tyre reaching the legal limit with uneven wear. This mirrors an advisory from December 2023 at 99,839 miles, where both front tyres were flagged for similar issues, suggesting a pattern of delaying tyre replacement until they approach failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with an eighteen-year-old German hatchback, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 22,856 miles recorded between December 2022 and December 2024, followed by a further increase of 18,751 miles between late 2023 and late 2024. The recent run of 15,233 miles over the last year indicates steady and regular utilization of the vehicle in recent months, which places consistent stress on rubber components and suspension bushings typical of the A3 platform. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry and alignment, as the recurring reports of tyres worn on the edges across multiple years indicate worn control arm bushes or incorrect tracking. The failure in December 2022 for a leaking fuel pipe was a critical safety concern that necessitates a physical visual inspection of the fuel lines and perished rubber for perished cracking or mechanical damage. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check of the sills and subframe for corrosion is essential, as the record has shown no structural advisories to date despite the high mileage.
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KV08 NWY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
  • 133,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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KV08 NWY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 19:31
MOT Analysis

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 (KV08 NWY) between December 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

KV08 NWY Mileage History

  1. 28/12/202276,983 mi
  2. 28/12/202276,983 mi
  3. 27/12/202399,839 mi+22,856 mi
  4. 05/12/2024118,590 mi+18,751 mi
  5. 05/01/2026133,823 mi+15,233 mi

Average of roughly 18,801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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