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CA08 CAR

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 2012 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 89,075 miles on the clock, averaging 6,200 miles per year, below 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 CA08 CAR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,075
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,200

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,075 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,096
Average per year6,200
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CA08 CAR 20k38k55k72k89k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,075 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage81,979 miles
Since last MOT+8,316 miles
PASS
Mileage73,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,083 miles
PASS
Mileage66,580 miles
Since last MOT+8,085 miles
PASS
Mileage58,495 miles
Since last MOT+5,348 miles
PASS
Mileage53,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage50,201 miles
Since last MOT+4,987 miles
PASS
Mileage45,214 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage39,869 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage33,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage27,023 miles
Since last MOT+6,562 miles
PASS
Mileage20,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,461 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CA08 CAR

What car is CA08 CAR?

CA08 CAR is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2012.

What is the mileage of CA08 CAR?

The last recorded mileage for CA08 CAR was 89,075 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA08 CAR passed its MOT?

CA08 CAR has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Apr 2026.

Is CA08 CAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA08 CAR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CA08 CAR?

CA08 CAR is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.