2008 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · MJ58 XEK
2008 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 89,559 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ58 XEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 89,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ58 XEK 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 (MJ58 XEK) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
MJ58 XEK Mileage History
- 25/09/202372,158 mi
- 30/09/202479,346 mi+7,188 mi
- 28/08/202581,987 mi+2,641 mi
- 27/08/202689,557 mi+7,570 mi
- 27/08/202689,559 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,957 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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