2008 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · V5 CNR
2008 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 132,069 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V5 CNR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2022
- 132,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V5 CNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A3 (V5 CNR) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2022 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
V5 CNR Mileage History
- 26/11/2021117,732 mi
- 03/12/2021117,752 mi+20 mi
- 29/11/2022132,066 mi+14,314 mi
- 02/12/2022132,069 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 14,107 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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