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VLZ 1148

2008 Audi A3 Special Edition TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,380 mi
Last recorded178,380 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 1148
MakeAudi
ModelA3 Special Edition TDI
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 178,380 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 178,273 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 174,969 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 167,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 160,111 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 148,462 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 143,150 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 137,802 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3 Special Edition TDI?

Based on 1,247 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
8,217
Miles/Year
205
On UK Roads
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VLZ 1148 is a 2008 Audi A3 Special Edition TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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What year was VLZ 1148 registered?

VLZ 1148 is a 2008 Audi A3 Special Edition TDI, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is VLZ 1148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 1148 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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