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FV57 MXU

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 157,499 miles on the clock, averaging 7,037 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 FV57 MXU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
157,499
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,037

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading157,499 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,317
Average per year7,037
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV57 MXU 49k76k103k130k157k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,499 miles
Since last MOT+10,317 miles
PASS
Mileage147,182 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage141,691 miles
Since last MOT+8,114 miles
PASS
Mileage133,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,577 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage127,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,697 miles
PASS
Mileage122,321 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage117,754 miles
Since last MOT+6,005 miles
PASS
Mileage111,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,749 miles
Since last MOT+2,432 miles
PASS
Mileage109,317 miles
Since last MOT+13,018 miles
PASS
Mileage96,299 miles
Since last MOT+8,502 miles
PASS
Mileage87,797 miles
Since last MOT+10,791 miles
PASS
Mileage77,006 miles
Since last MOT+9,168 miles
PASS
Mileage67,838 miles
Since last MOT+6,666 miles
PASS
Mileage61,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage56,380 miles
Since last MOT+7,715 miles
PASS
Mileage48,665 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 MXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About FV57 MXU

What car is FV57 MXU?

FV57 MXU is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2008.

What is the mileage of FV57 MXU?

The last recorded mileage for FV57 MXU was 157,499 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV57 MXU passed its MOT?

FV57 MXU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2026.

Is FV57 MXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV57 MXU 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 FV57 MXU?

FV57 MXU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.