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EF08 JVW

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 236,524 miles on the clock, averaging 12,965 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 EF08 JVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
236,524
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
12,965

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 reading236,524 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,347
Average per year12,965
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 JVW 139k163k188k212k237k '11'19'16

Check EF08 JVW

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage236,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
PASS
Mileage231,177 miles
Since last MOT+7,877 miles
PASS
Mileage223,300 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage223,298 miles
Since last MOT+10,624 miles
PASS
Mileage212,674 miles
Since last MOT+14,951 miles
PASS
Mileage197,723 miles
Since last MOT+14,683 miles
PASS
Mileage183,040 miles
Since last MOT+26,166 miles
PASS
Mileage156,874 miles
Since last MOT+18,119 miles
PASS
Mileage138,755 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 JVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 JVW

What car is EF08 JVW?

EF08 JVW is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 JVW?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 JVW was 236,524 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 JVW passed its MOT?

EF08 JVW has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Feb 2019.

Is EF08 JVW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 JVW 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 EF08 JVW?

EF08 JVW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.