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SJZ 8981

2008 Audi A3 Sport TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,703 mi
Last recorded173,703 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJZ 8981
MakeAudi
ModelA3 Sport TDI
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 173,703 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 169,435 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 165,307 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 165,249 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 156,588 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 155,962 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 138,096 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 125,373 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 113,567 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 101,912 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3 Sport TDI?

Based on 12,797 MOT tests across 2,621 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
8,706
Miles/Year
2,621
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Passenger's seat insecure 1
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SJZ 8981 is a 2008 Audi A3 Sport TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Audi A3 Sport TDI fails its MOT is passenger's seat insecure, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJZ 8981, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was SJZ 8981 registered?

SJZ 8981 is a 2008 Audi A3 Sport TDI, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is SJZ 8981 safe to buy?

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