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DA57 VMR

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 141,787 miles on the clock, averaging 9,284 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 VMR

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,787
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2010
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,284

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,787 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,477
Average per year9,284
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA57 VMR 22k52k82k112k142k '10'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,787 miles
Since last MOT+10,477 miles
PASS
Mileage131,310 miles
Since last MOT+14,335 miles
PASS
Mileage116,975 miles
Since last MOT+8,977 miles
PASS
Mileage107,998 miles
Since last MOT+7,953 miles
PASS
Mileage100,045 miles
Since last MOT+13,447 miles
PASS
Mileage86,598 miles
Since last MOT+16,591 miles
PASS
Mileage70,007 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage65,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,515 miles
Since last MOT+12,487 miles
PASS
Mileage53,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,561 miles
PASS
Mileage46,467 miles
Since last MOT+8,542 miles
PASS
Mileage37,925 miles
Since last MOT+5,476 miles
PASS
Mileage32,449 miles
Since last MOT+10,807 miles
PASS
Mileage21,642 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 VMR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
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 VMR

What car is DA57 VMR?

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

What is the mileage of DA57 VMR?

The last recorded mileage for DA57 VMR was 141,787 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA57 VMR passed its MOT?

DA57 VMR has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Dec 2023.

Is DA57 VMR ULEZ compliant?

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

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