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EF08 XRP

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 178,272 miles on the clock, averaging 11,398 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 XRP

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,272
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,398

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 reading178,272 miles
Reading date
Miles last year107
Average per year11,398
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF08 XRP 46k79k112k145k178k '11'23'18

Check EF08 XRP

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,272 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,165 miles
Since last MOT+13,193 miles
PASS
Mileage164,972 miles
Since last MOT+13,877 miles
PASS
Mileage151,095 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,992 miles
Since last MOT+13,298 miles
PASS
Mileage137,694 miles
Since last MOT+13,070 miles
PASS
Mileage124,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,624 miles
Since last MOT+14,052 miles
PASS
Mileage110,572 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,524 miles
Since last MOT+13,246 miles
PASS
Mileage97,278 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage88,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,933 miles
Since last MOT+9,159 miles
PASS
Mileage79,774 miles
Since last MOT+8,849 miles
PASS
Mileage70,925 miles
Since last MOT+9,449 miles
PASS
Mileage61,476 miles
Since last MOT+7,650 miles
PASS
Mileage53,826 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage46,019 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EF08 XRP

What car is EF08 XRP?

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

What is the mileage of EF08 XRP?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 XRP was 178,272 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 XRP passed its MOT?

EF08 XRP has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2023.

Is EF08 XRP ULEZ compliant?

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

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