2008 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · PL08 SCX
2008 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 141,297 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PL08 SCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 141,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL08 SCX 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 (PL08 SCX) between November 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall of tyre ”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall of tyre”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
PL08 SCX Mileage History
- 12/11/2024129,408 mi
- 16/11/2024129,564 mi+156 mi
- 30/10/2025140,949 mi+11,385 mi
- 14/11/2025141,297 mi+348 mi
- 14/11/2025141,297 mi
Average of roughly 11,831 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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