2008 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · SO58 BVZ
2008 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 102,689 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO58 BVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/06/2025
- 102,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO58 BVZ 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 (SO58 BVZ) between April 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SO58 BVZ Mileage History
- 29/04/202396,102 mi
- 01/05/202396,104 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/2024101,207 mi+5,103 mi
- 30/04/2024101,207 mi
- 03/06/2025102,689 mi+1,482 mi
Average of roughly 3,142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The mechatronic control unit can fail electronically or hydraulically, causing jerky shifts, loss of gears, or complete transmission failure.
- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
The plastic impeller on the water pump can strip or crack, causing coolant circulation loss and overheating even though the pump appears to spin.
- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
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