2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · PF08 VVB
2008 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 108,635 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF08 VVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 108,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF08 VVB 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 (PF08 VVB) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PF08 VVB Mileage History
- 22/10/202297,744 mi
- 25/10/2023102,379 mi+4,635 mi
- 24/10/2024106,028 mi+3,649 mi
- 16/01/2026108,634 mi+2,606 mi
- 24/01/2026108,635 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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