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DL08 BUW

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 198,532 miles on the clock, averaging 14,200 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 DL08 BUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,532
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
14,200

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 reading198,532 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,200
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DL08 BUW 83k112k141k170k199k '11'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,651 miles
PASS
Mileage189,881 miles
Since last MOT+8,670 miles
PASS
Mileage181,211 miles
Since last MOT+11,046 miles
PASS
Mileage170,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,165 miles
Since last MOT+10,015 miles
PASS
Mileage160,150 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,148 miles
Since last MOT+20,258 miles
PASS
Mileage139,890 miles
Since last MOT+25,236 miles
PASS
Mileage114,654 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
PASS
Mileage111,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,767 miles
Since last MOT+29,094 miles
PASS
Mileage82,673 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 BUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDL — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DL08 BUW

What car is DL08 BUW?

DL08 BUW is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2008.

What is the mileage of DL08 BUW?

The last recorded mileage for DL08 BUW was 198,532 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DL08 BUW passed its MOT?

DL08 BUW has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2019.

Is DL08 BUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DL08 BUW 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 DL08 BUW?

DL08 BUW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.