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2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · RO08 UWX

RO08 UWX

2008 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 166,167 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2008 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/01/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
166,167 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/01/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1896cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT data. The latest test conducted on January 2, 2025 at 166,167 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded in early January 2024, the subsequent pass just three weeks later suggests the previous owner was proactive in rectifying identified defects rather than allowing mechanical faults to persist. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per annum. Between February 2022 and January 2025, the car covered 22,056 miles, showing a steady and predictable usage pattern. The 7,260-mile interval between the January 2024 test and the January 2025 test indicates regular driving habits, which generally helps prevent the seal degradation and corrosion often associated with vehicles that sit for long periods. Given the high mileage and age of this 2008 chassis, a physical inspection should focus on components prone to wear on high-mileage Audi models. Although the record shows no recurring advisories, the buyer should manually inspect the suspension bushes and control arms for signs of tearing, as these often perish at this distance. Structural integrity checks around the sills and rear subframe mounting points are also essential, as MOT tests only flag corrosion once it reaches a specific threshold of structural weakness.

RO08 UWX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2025
  • 166,167 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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RO08 UWX Mileage History

  1. 01/02/2022144,111 mi
  2. 17/01/2023151,104 mi+6,993 mi
  3. 02/01/2024158,891 mi+7,787 mi
  4. 23/01/2024158,957 mi+66 mi
  5. 02/01/2025166,167 mi+7,210 mi

Average of roughly 7,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RO08 UWX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (RO08 UWX) between February 2022 and January 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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