2008 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · XR51 DAV
2008 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 142,889 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XR51 DAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 142,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XR51 DAV 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 (XR51 DAV) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust fumes entering cabin EGR Pipe (6.1.2 (b) (i))”.
XR51 DAV Mileage History
- 13/03/2023122,982 mi
- 11/03/2024133,366 mi+10,384 mi
- 15/03/2024133,518 mi+152 mi
- 08/04/2025142,856 mi+9,338 mi
- 14/04/2025142,889 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 9,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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