2008 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · YP08 PDY
2008 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 May 2008. Recorded mileage 196,702 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP08 PDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/09/2026
- 196,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP08 PDY 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 (YP08 PDY) between May 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
YP08 PDY Mileage History
- 09/05/2023175,571 mi
- 05/06/2024182,198 mi+6,627 mi
- 06/06/2024182,218 mi+20 mi
- 06/06/2025189,065 mi+6,847 mi
- 28/09/2026196,702 mi+7,637 mi
Average of roughly 6,235 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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