2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · RU58 THE
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 125,205 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RU58 THE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2026
- 125,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RU58 THE 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 (RU58 THE) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
RU58 THE Mileage History
- 02/12/2021111,292 mi
- 05/12/2022116,434 mi+5,142 mi
- 07/12/2023121,594 mi+5,160 mi
- 13/12/2024123,034 mi+1,440 mi
- 10/01/2026125,205 mi+2,171 mi
Average of roughly 3,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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