2008 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · L23 SAU
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 151,655 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L23 SAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 151,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L23 SAU Mileage History
- 24/10/2022122,303 mi
- 17/10/2023133,161 mi+10,858 mi
- 04/10/2024141,894 mi+8,733 mi
- 29/08/2025147,765 mi+5,871 mi
- 25/08/2026151,655 mi+3,890 mi
Average of roughly 7,654 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L23 SAU 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 (L23 SAU) between October 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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