2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · ML08 UHC
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 271,661 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 271,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML08 UHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 271,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML08 UHC 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 (ML08 UHC) between December 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
ML08 UHC Mileage History
- 18/12/2021224,310 mi
- 15/12/2022232,127 mi+7,817 mi
- 27/04/2024242,156 mi+10,029 mi
- 16/09/2025271,660 mi+29,504 mi
- 24/09/2025271,661 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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