2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · LM57 XZX
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 186,749 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 XZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2026
- 186,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 XZX 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 (LM57 XZX) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”.
LM57 XZX Mileage History
- 16/08/2024157,974 mi
- 16/08/2024157,980 mi+6 mi
- 14/08/2025174,314 mi+16,334 mi
- 15/08/2025174,315 mi+1 mi
- 15/08/2026186,749 mi+12,434 mi
Average of roughly 14,418 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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