2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · SA58 HCE
2008 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 160,135 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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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SA58 HCE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 160,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA58 HCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A3 (SA58 HCE) between September 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SA58 HCE Mileage History
- 01/09/201148,126 mi
- 29/10/201258,763 mi+10,637 mi
- 12/11/201366,855 mi+8,092 mi
- 17/10/201473,108 mi+6,253 mi
- 22/09/201578,214 mi+5,106 mi
- 04/11/201578,798 mi+584 mi
- 18/11/201684,638 mi+5,840 mi
- 21/11/201790,926 mi+6,288 mi
- 28/11/201895,903 mi+4,977 mi
- 30/11/201895,912 mi+9 mi
- 11/12/2019103,949 mi+8,037 mi
- 11/12/2020111,403 mi+7,454 mi
- 13/12/2021119,329 mi+7,926 mi
- 08/12/2022132,273 mi+12,944 mi
- 13/12/2022132,299 mi+26 mi
- 04/12/2023142,498 mi+10,199 mi
- 12/12/2024153,147 mi+10,649 mi
- 10/12/2025160,113 mi+6,966 mi
- 12/12/2025160,135 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 7,843 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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