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AV08 EXU

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 168,721 miles on the clock, averaging 8,200 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for AV08 EXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,721
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,200

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading168,721 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,200
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV08 EXU 57k85k113k141k169k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,721 miles
Since last MOT+7,695 miles
PASS
Mileage161,026 miles
Since last MOT+386 miles
PASS
Mileage160,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,640 miles
Since last MOT+819 miles
PASS
Mileage159,821 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,820 miles
Since last MOT+878 miles
PASS
Mileage158,942 miles
Since last MOT+7,720 miles
PASS
Mileage151,222 miles
Since last MOT+11,484 miles
PASS
Mileage139,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,429 miles
PASS
Mileage132,309 miles
Since last MOT+9,721 miles
PASS
Mileage122,588 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,518 miles
Since last MOT+15,522 miles
PASS
Mileage106,996 miles
Since last MOT+11,676 miles
PASS
Mileage95,320 miles
Since last MOT+9,813 miles
PASS
Mileage85,507 miles
Since last MOT+12,277 miles
PASS
Mileage73,230 miles
Since last MOT+15,887 miles
PASS
Mileage57,343 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 EXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AV08 EXU

What car is AV08 EXU?

AV08 EXU is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AV08 EXU?

The last recorded mileage for AV08 EXU was 168,721 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV08 EXU passed its MOT?

AV08 EXU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2024.

Is AV08 EXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV08 EXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AV08 EXU?

AV08 EXU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.