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HW08 ACU

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 62,354 miles on the clock, averaging 3,135 miles per year, well 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 HW08 ACU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
62,354
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,135

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

Low mileage
Latest reading62,354 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,135
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HW08 ACU 16k28k39k51k62k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,354 miles
Since last MOT+1,199 miles
PASS
Mileage61,155 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
PASS
Mileage59,450 miles
Since last MOT+1,158 miles
PASS
Mileage58,292 miles
Since last MOT+1,119 miles
PASS
Mileage57,173 miles
Since last MOT+1,145 miles
PASS
Mileage56,028 miles
Since last MOT+628 miles
PASS
Mileage55,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,328 miles
PASS
Mileage54,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,008 miles
PASS
Mileage50,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,659 miles
PASS
Mileage46,405 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage41,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,950 miles
PASS
Mileage36,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,706 miles
PASS
Mileage31,441 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage26,281 miles
Since last MOT+10,391 miles
PASS
Mileage15,890 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,887 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 ACU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHW — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HW08 ACU

What car is HW08 ACU?

HW08 ACU is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HW08 ACU?

The last recorded mileage for HW08 ACU was 62,354 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HW08 ACU passed its MOT?

HW08 ACU has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2026.

Is HW08 ACU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HW08 ACU 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 HW08 ACU?

HW08 ACU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.