2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · SH58 PZB

The Audi A3 passed its most recent MOT on 28 March 2025 at 159,913 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the two most recent annual tests clearing cleanly after a pair of anomalous failures in early 2023 and 2024 that closed with no defects logged. Mileage sat at 141,131 miles on 6 April 2023 and rose to 150,717 miles by 12 April 2024, then reached 159,913 miles at the March 2025 test. That equates to roughly 8,800 to 9,800 miles per year, consistent with typical use for an 18-year-old vehicle. The DVSA record is sparse, showing only pass and fail outcomes with no advisories or listed defects across any entry, so no wear patterns on tyres, brakes, or suspension are documented. The April 2024 failure at 150,585 miles and the April 2023 failure at 141,130 miles both reversed to passes within days with no defects recorded. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults, but a buyer should still verify the vehicle physically. Given the age and 159,913 miles, inspect front suspension arms and bushes, rear coil springs, brake disc thickness, and underbody structural corrosion for hidden fatigue not captured in the clean MOT log. Confirm the V5C matches the recorded mileages and check for any prior unpublished repair invoices. The absence of advisories across five tests on a high-mileage 2008 car warrants a cautious independent inspection of emissions components and drivetrain mounts before purchase.