2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · LR08 NFE
2008 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 140,498 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR08 NFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 140,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 NFE 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 (LR08 NFE) between March 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LR08 NFE Mileage History
- 25/03/2025137,010 mi
- 25/03/2025137,010 mi
- 24/03/2026140,476 mi+3,466 mi
- 25/06/2026140,498 mi+22 mi
- 25/06/2026140,498 mi
Average of roughly 2,786 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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