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GU08 XCY

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 122,388 miles on the clock, averaging 5,529 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 GU08 XCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,388
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,529

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,388 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,529
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU08 XCY 41k62k82k102k122k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,388 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,366 miles
PASS
Mileage116,020 miles
Since last MOT+6,738 miles
PASS
Mileage109,282 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,082 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage102,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,952 miles
PASS
Mileage96,318 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,289 miles
Since last MOT+4,111 miles
PASS
Mileage92,178 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,177 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage86,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,835 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage83,460 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage80,602 miles
Since last MOT+2,970 miles
PASS
Mileage77,632 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,600 miles
Since last MOT+3,515 miles
PASS
Mileage74,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,297 miles
PASS
Mileage66,788 miles
Since last MOT+9,598 miles
PASS
Mileage57,190 miles
Since last MOT+9,024 miles
PASS
Mileage48,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,726 miles
PASS
Mileage41,440 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 XCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GU08 XCY

What car is GU08 XCY?

GU08 XCY is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GU08 XCY?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 XCY was 122,388 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 XCY passed its MOT?

GU08 XCY has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2025.

Is GU08 XCY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU08 XCY 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 GU08 XCY?

GU08 XCY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.