2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · LV08 XSY
2008 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2008. Recorded mileage 183,211 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV08 XSY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2024
- 183,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV08 XSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A3 (LV08 XSY) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2024 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 (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Central Exhaust system insecure clamps missing tail section insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced full of water (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LV08 XSY Mileage History
- 03/11/2022177,039 mi
- 31/10/2023178,223 mi+1,184 mi
- 05/11/2024183,178 mi+4,955 mi
- 08/11/2024183,211 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 3,063 miles per year across 4 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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