2008 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · OW08 ELJ
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 145,036 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW08 ELJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 145,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW08 ELJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A3 (OW08 ELJ) between June 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 ”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
OW08 ELJ Mileage History
- 30/06/201124,171 mi
- 10/07/201234,394 mi+10,223 mi
- 18/04/201339,992 mi+5,598 mi
- 19/04/201339,997 mi+5 mi
- 02/04/201448,145 mi+8,148 mi
- 02/04/201448,145 mi
- 03/04/201556,919 mi+8,774 mi
- 22/10/201561,523 mi+4,604 mi
- 13/09/201666,920 mi+5,397 mi
- 20/10/201668,522 mi+1,602 mi
- 20/10/201773,977 mi+5,455 mi
- 20/10/201773,977 mi
- 18/10/201878,197 mi+4,220 mi
- 30/09/201987,527 mi+9,330 mi
- 15/10/202098,902 mi+11,375 mi
- 30/10/202099,077 mi+175 mi
- 18/10/2021107,125 mi+8,048 mi
- 03/11/2022115,945 mi+8,820 mi
- 14/10/2023124,201 mi+8,256 mi
- 07/11/2024132,689 mi+8,488 mi
- 10/11/2025145,036 mi+12,347 mi
- 11/11/2025145,036 mi
Average of roughly 8,412 miles per year across 22 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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