2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · NG08 PXO
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 137,960 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG08 PXO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 137,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG08 PXO 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 (NG08 PXO) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
NG08 PXO Mileage History
- 01/07/2022121,488 mi
- 18/07/2023130,096 mi+8,608 mi
- 01/07/2024135,228 mi+5,132 mi
- 17/07/2025137,367 mi+2,139 mi
- 20/07/2026137,960 mi+593 mi
Average of roughly 4,064 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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