2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · NG08 VSC
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 162,570 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG08 VSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 162,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG08 VSC 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 VSC) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 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: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
NG08 VSC Mileage History
- 04/11/2022145,924 mi
- 07/12/2023156,691 mi+10,767 mi
- 21/12/2023156,694 mi+3 mi
- 10/12/2024159,718 mi+3,024 mi
- 03/12/2025162,570 mi+2,852 mi
Average of roughly 5,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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