2008 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · MAZ 7942
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 96,053 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MAZ 7942 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/03/2026
- 96,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MAZ 7942 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 (MAZ 7942) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
MAZ 7942 Mileage History
- 21/03/202290,666 mi
- 27/03/202391,833 mi+1,167 mi
- 18/03/202493,150 mi+1,317 mi
- 24/03/202594,591 mi+1,441 mi
- 30/03/202696,053 mi+1,462 mi
Average of roughly 1,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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