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OV08 BAO

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 153,564 miles on the clock, averaging 14,909 miles per year, above 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 OV08 BAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,564
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
14,909

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,564 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,839
Average per year14,909
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV08 BAO 30k61k92k123k154k '11'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,564 miles
Since last MOT+9,839 miles
PASS
Mileage143,725 miles
Since last MOT+20,075 miles
PASS
Mileage123,650 miles
Since last MOT+15,405 miles
PASS
Mileage108,245 miles
Since last MOT+14,583 miles
PASS
Mileage93,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,662 miles
Since last MOT+23,529 miles
PASS
Mileage70,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,133 miles
Since last MOT+19,626 miles
PASS
Mileage50,507 miles
Since last MOT+15,290 miles
PASS
Mileage35,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,620 miles
PASS
Mileage29,597 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 BAO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About OV08 BAO

What car is OV08 BAO?

OV08 BAO is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2008.

What is the mileage of OV08 BAO?

The last recorded mileage for OV08 BAO was 153,564 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV08 BAO passed its MOT?

OV08 BAO has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2019.

Is OV08 BAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV08 BAO 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 OV08 BAO?

OV08 BAO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.