2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · L99 HSM
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 184,057 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L99 HSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 184,057 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.
L99 HSM 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 (L99 HSM) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L99 HSM Mileage History
- 09/03/2023163,690 mi
- 08/02/2024173,236 mi+9,546 mi
- 10/02/2025178,511 mi+5,275 mi
- 12/03/2026184,057 mi+5,546 mi
- 12/03/2026184,057 mi
Average of roughly 6,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 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
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
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