2008 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · SP08 XVG
2008 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 92,855 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP08 XVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 92,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP08 XVG 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 (SP08 XVG) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents”; “Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”.
SP08 XVG Mileage History
- 26/04/202483,737 mi
- 01/05/202483,781 mi+44 mi
- 02/05/202588,606 mi+4,825 mi
- 11/06/202692,830 mi+4,224 mi
- 01/07/202692,855 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 4,183 miles per year across 5 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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