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Check by VIN: WAUZZZ8P48B022258Audi A3 2008

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 01.10.2026

Cars / Audi / A3Free report · 08.10.2026
Audi A3, photos from the listing
AUDI · A3 · 8P (2ND FL) · 2008
Audi A3
2008

1,6 petrol · Front-wheel drive · Manual

Listing activeIvano-Frankivsk
Asking price6 700 $−500 $ to the market median
Mileage177 000 kmin the listing · 09.2026
History in Ukraine1 owner1 operation · since 08.2026
Needs attention2
Mileage177 000 kmbelow the same-age median (223 000 km) · −21% Recalls3 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues3
Owners1 owner in UkraineNo frequent resales Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: Germany · AUDI AG
For reference3
Wanted Accidents PriceWithin the market−500 $ to the market median
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage lower than typical

177 000 km — lower than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (−21% to the median 223 000 km), −34% to the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records.

What it means
An advantage if documents confirm the mileage; without them the stated value is unverified.

Unknown: Whether the service history confirms the mileage.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

3 campaigns for Audi A3 2008. By model and model year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

23 photos listing
Shown 5 of 23.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2008

Imported from abroad and registered

private person · grey

Listing (active)

Today

price 6 700 $ · 177 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

1owner in Ukraine
1registration operation
01
Private person Current

20.08.2026 → now · 1 mo

Registration operations · 1

DateOperation
20.08.2026Imported from abroad and registered
Owners in Ukraine are private individuals only, with no frequent re-registrations.
05Market price

Where this price sits among similar cars

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price within the usual range for similar cars, closer to the lower bound: cheaper than 73% of listings.

Within the market
Asking price6 700 $this car
Median of similar listings7 200 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−500 $cheaper than the market median · −6,9%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 27 are cheaper than this car, 73 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

−21%2005
−7%2006
−7%2007
this car's year2008
+5%2009
+15%2010
+15%2011

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — −7% · year newer — +5%.

06Mileage

What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage177 000 kmin the listing
For age−21%to the same-age median (223 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
177 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 46 000 km less · −21%
223 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 18 years
this car has 93 000 km less · −34%
270 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
08Cost of ownership

What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year1 290 $≈ 4 800 ₴/mo
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change · premium class
37%21 400 ₴≈ $477
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 1,6 l · premium brand
22%12 800 ₴≈ $285
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 18 y)
20%11 300 ₴≈ $252
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
17%9 700 ₴≈ $216
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
4%2 600 ₴≈ $58
57 800 ₴≈ $1,289total per year · ≈ 4 800 ₴/mo (≈ $107/mo) 83% cash17% depreciation
48 100 ₴≈ $1,072cash costs · ≈ 4 000 ₴/mo (≈ $89/mo)everything except depreciation
9 700 ₴≈ $216depreciation · ≈ 800 ₴/mo (≈ $18/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 7 200 $ · rate 44,86 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 7 200 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
10Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

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Status
As of08.10.2026check date
VINWAUZZZ8P48B022258
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Audi A3 2008

WAUZZZ8P48B022258
RegionEurope1st character: W
CountryGermanyWMI WAU · Audi
Model year200810th character: 8
PlantB11th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–3WAU · WMImanufacturer and countryGermany · Audi
  2. 4–8ZZZ8P · VDSbody, engine, trimA3
  3. 94 · check digitnot used outside the Americas
  4. 108 · year code2008
  5. 11B · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17022258 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format (the check digit is not used outside the Americas)Decodes as: Germany · AUDI AGValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year3 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Generation8P (2nd FL)
Production year2008 · 18 years
Engine1,6 l · petrol
DriveFWD
GearboxManual
BodyHatchback
ColourGrey
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

3 campaigns for Audi A3 2008

by model and year
Airbags · 2Fuel system
Airbags№ 18V082000check VIN
Campaign description

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.

Airbags№ 16V079000check VIN
Campaign description

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Fuel system№ 09V377000check VIN
Campaign description

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834.

A dealer confirms by VIN whether the campaign applies to this car (version, trim) and whether it was completed.
13Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 08.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine1 operationdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 16.09.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 08.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
14Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Audi A3 2008 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Audi A3 2008: VIN WAUZZZ8P48B022258, production year 2008, mileage 177k km, petrol engine, manual gearbox and an asking price of $6,700. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: The car is over 15 years old — running costs are higher; the key inspection points are the body and anti-corrosion treatment.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $6,090 to $9,100 with a median of $7,200, and this offer is within the market: 7% under the median.

Insight: The price is in line with the market — a balanced offer.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 1, transfers — 0, plate changes — 0, years in the registry — under a year. The latest recorded operation: Imported from abroad and registered on 20.08.2026. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: One registration history with no re-registrations logged. History before import may be incomplete. The car appeared in Ukraine recently — the history is short, its origin matters.