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OW08 ELC

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 187,461 miles on the clock, averaging 15,999 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 OW08 ELC

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
15,999

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,461 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,999
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OW08 ELC 60k92k124k156k187k '11'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,461 miles
Since last MOT+16,549 miles
PASS
Mileage170,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,912 miles
Since last MOT+20,137 miles
PASS
Mileage150,775 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,774 miles
Since last MOT+19,115 miles
PASS
Mileage131,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,659 miles
Since last MOT+17,430 miles
PASS
Mileage114,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,229 miles
Since last MOT+13,459 miles
PASS
Mileage100,770 miles
Since last MOT+12,612 miles
PASS
Mileage88,158 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,150 miles
Since last MOT+16,291 miles
PASS
Mileage71,859 miles
Since last MOT+12,210 miles
PASS
Mileage59,649 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 ELC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About OW08 ELC

What car is OW08 ELC?

OW08 ELC is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2008.

What is the mileage of OW08 ELC?

The last recorded mileage for OW08 ELC was 187,461 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW08 ELC passed its MOT?

OW08 ELC has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2019.

Is OW08 ELC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW08 ELC 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 OW08 ELC?

OW08 ELC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.