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DA57 UYC

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
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 2008 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 181,460 miles on the clock, averaging 15,183 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 DA57 UYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
15,183

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,460 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,183
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA57 UYC 71k98k126k154k181k '11'18'14

Check DA57 UYC

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,460 miles
Since last MOT+9,152 miles
PASS
Mileage172,308 miles
Since last MOT+10,412 miles
PASS
Mileage161,896 miles
Since last MOT+10,517 miles
PASS
Mileage151,379 miles
Since last MOT+11,030 miles
PASS
Mileage140,349 miles
Since last MOT+17,315 miles
PASS
Mileage123,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,034 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,894 miles
Since last MOT+23,071 miles
PASS
Mileage99,823 miles
Since last MOT+29,262 miles
PASS
Mileage70,561 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,558 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 UYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About DA57 UYC

What car is DA57 UYC?

DA57 UYC is a black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DA57 UYC?

The last recorded mileage for DA57 UYC was 181,460 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA57 UYC passed its MOT?

DA57 UYC has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2018.

Is DA57 UYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA57 UYC 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 DA57 UYC?

DA57 UYC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.