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2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · R40 PAV

R40 PAV

2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 94,323 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2008 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
94,323 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a consistently stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 25 October 2025 at 94,323 miles passed with no recorded defects or advisories. This clean sheet extends across five consecutive annual tests back to 2021 indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids the common mechanical and structural failures typically seen in older German. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eighteen-year-old Audi, averaging approximately 5,240 miles per year. Between October 2021 and October 2025, the car covered 11,567 miles, representing a modest annual usage of roughly 2,891 miles. This low mileage suggests the vehicle was likely used for short trips rather than heavy motorway commuting. However, low mileage on vehicles of this age can sometimes mask age-related issues such as rubber degradation or fluid breakdown, which are not always captured during a stationary test. While the MOT history shows no recurring faults, an in-person inspection should focus on components prone to perish-wear regardless of mileage. A buyer must check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as low-use vehicles often see rubber components harden. The braking system should also be inspected for seized calipers or pitted discs which can occur when a car sits for extended periods. Checking structural integrity along the chassis and wheel arches remains a priority to ensure that no hidden corrosion has developed despite the lack of test failures.
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R40 PAV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
  • 94,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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R40 PAV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Jun 2026, 10:35
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A3 (R40 PAV) between October 2021 and October 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R40 PAV Mileage History

  1. 30/10/202182,756 mi
  2. 12/10/202286,080 mi+3,324 mi
  3. 24/10/202389,125 mi+3,045 mi
  4. 23/10/202491,582 mi+2,457 mi
  5. 25/10/202594,323 mi+2,741 mi

Average of roughly 2,901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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