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BM08 BUB

2009 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 17 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2009
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 2009 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 177,529 miles on the clock, averaging 9,837 miles per year, above 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 BM08 BUB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
177,529
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2012
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,837

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,529 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BM08 BUB 47k79k112k145k178k '12'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,529 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,527 miles
Since last MOT+5,840 miles
PASS
Mileage171,687 miles
Since last MOT+6,518 miles
PASS
Mileage165,169 miles
Since last MOT+8,989 miles
PASS
Mileage156,180 miles
Since last MOT+8,541 miles
PASS
Mileage147,639 miles
Since last MOT+10,888 miles
PASS
Mileage136,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,384 miles
PASS
Mileage129,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage121,560 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,445 miles
Since last MOT+12,908 miles
PASS
Mileage108,537 miles
Since last MOT+12,725 miles
PASS
Mileage95,812 miles
Since last MOT+9,677 miles
PASS
Mileage86,135 miles
Since last MOT+21,727 miles
PASS
Mileage64,408 miles
Since last MOT+17,812 miles
PASS
Mileage46,596 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,587 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM08 BUB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2009
First registered
Area codeBM — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BM08 BUB

What car is BM08 BUB?

BM08 BUB is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2009.

What is the mileage of BM08 BUB?

The last recorded mileage for BM08 BUB was 177,529 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BM08 BUB passed its MOT?

BM08 BUB has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2026.

Is BM08 BUB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BM08 BUB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BM08 BUB?

BM08 BUB is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.