2008 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · RF08 GXA
2008 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 174,521 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF08 GXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2024
- 174,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF08 GXA 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 (RF08 GXA) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RF08 GXA Mileage History
- 26/09/2022154,457 mi
- 05/10/2022153,619 mi-838 mi
- 25/09/2023161,791 mi+8,172 mi
- 27/09/2023161,970 mi+179 mi
- 22/10/2024174,521 mi+12,551 mi
Average of roughly 9,677 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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