2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · WM57 AEA
2008 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 144,626 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM57 AEA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 144,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM57 AEA 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 (WM57 AEA) between January 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WM57 AEA Mileage History
- 22/01/201124,278 mi
- 04/02/201232,615 mi+8,337 mi
- 16/02/201342,573 mi+9,958 mi
- 01/02/201453,099 mi+10,526 mi
- 16/02/201565,405 mi+12,306 mi
- 08/02/201677,352 mi+11,947 mi
- 24/01/201787,509 mi+10,157 mi
- 27/01/201787,511 mi+2 mi
- 13/02/201898,789 mi+11,278 mi
- 15/02/2019106,251 mi+7,462 mi
- 11/02/2020114,118 mi+7,867 mi
- 13/02/2020114,182 mi+64 mi
- 17/02/2021120,919 mi+6,737 mi
- 14/02/2022129,043 mi+8,124 mi
- 20/02/2023136,386 mi+7,343 mi
- 06/02/2024142,775 mi+6,389 mi
- 12/08/2025143,638 mi+863 mi
- 15/07/2026144,623 mi+985 mi
- 23/07/2026144,626 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,765 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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