2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · OV08 SFO
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 202,786 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV08 SFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 202,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV08 SFO 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 (OV08 SFO) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
OV08 SFO Mileage History
- 22/05/2023187,126 mi
- 22/05/2023187,126 mi
- 06/06/2024200,143 mi+13,017 mi
- 19/06/2024200,184 mi+41 mi
- 25/06/2025202,786 mi+2,602 mi
Average of roughly 7,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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