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EX08 SOE

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 165,921 miles on the clock, averaging 7,392 miles per year, below 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 EX08 SOE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
165,921
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,392

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading165,921 miles
Reading date
Miles last year409
Average per year7,392
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX08 SOE 56k83k111k138k166k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,921 miles
Since last MOT+409 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,512 miles
Since last MOT+10,933 miles
PASS
Mileage154,579 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,573 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage146,244 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage140,041 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,989 miles
Since last MOT+10,563 miles
PASS
Mileage129,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,426 miles
Since last MOT+7,925 miles
PASS
Mileage121,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,501 miles
Since last MOT+9,769 miles
PASS
Mileage111,732 miles
Since last MOT+7,220 miles
PASS
Mileage104,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,512 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage99,633 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage93,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,820 miles
Since last MOT+7,012 miles
PASS
Mileage86,808 miles
Since last MOT+11,976 miles
PASS
Mileage74,832 miles
Since last MOT+10,672 miles
PASS
Mileage64,160 miles
Since last MOT+7,727 miles
PASS
Mileage56,433 miles
Since last MOT+609 miles
PASS
Mileage55,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,824 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SOE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EX08 SOE

What car is EX08 SOE?

EX08 SOE is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EX08 SOE?

The last recorded mileage for EX08 SOE was 165,921 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX08 SOE passed its MOT?

EX08 SOE has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.

Is EX08 SOE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX08 SOE 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 EX08 SOE?

EX08 SOE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.