2008 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · MJ08 HCY
2008 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 165,535 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ08 HCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 165,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ08 HCY 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 (MJ08 HCY) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MJ08 HCY Mileage History
- 01/11/2023156,124 mi
- 31/10/2024161,021 mi+4,897 mi
- 31/10/2024161,021 mi
- 01/02/2026165,525 mi+4,504 mi
- 02/02/2026165,535 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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