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GL57 YGU

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 126,411 miles on the clock, averaging 6,752 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 GL57 YGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,411
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,752

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 reading126,411 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,752
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL57 YGU 32k56k79k103k126k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,411 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,079 miles
PASS
Mileage121,328 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,371 miles
PASS
Mileage116,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,956 miles
Since last MOT+4,945 miles
PASS
Mileage112,011 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,678 miles
PASS
Mileage106,331 miles
Since last MOT+8,219 miles
PASS
Mileage98,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,148 miles
PASS
Mileage91,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,461 miles
PASS
Mileage87,503 miles
Since last MOT+9,606 miles
PASS
Mileage77,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,897 miles
Since last MOT+16,176 miles
PASS
Mileage61,721 miles
Since last MOT+9,948 miles
PASS
Mileage51,773 miles
Since last MOT+8,958 miles
PASS
Mileage42,815 miles
Since last MOT+1,357 miles
PASS
Mileage41,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,509 miles
PASS
Mileage31,949 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 YGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About GL57 YGU

What car is GL57 YGU?

GL57 YGU is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL57 YGU?

The last recorded mileage for GL57 YGU was 126,411 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL57 YGU passed its MOT?

GL57 YGU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2025.

Is GL57 YGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL57 YGU 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 GL57 YGU?

GL57 YGU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.