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RA08 DWN

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 140,976 miles on the clock, averaging 7,781 miles per year, around 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 RA08 DWN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
140,976
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,781

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,976 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,781
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA08 DWN 29k57k85k113k141k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,976 miles
Since last MOT+11,086 miles
PASS
Mileage129,890 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,763 miles
Since last MOT+5,353 miles
PASS
Mileage124,410 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage118,106 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,086 miles
Since last MOT+14,184 miles
PASS
Mileage103,902 miles
Since last MOT+16,468 miles
PASS
Mileage87,434 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,423 miles
Since last MOT+18,961 miles
PASS
Mileage68,462 miles
Since last MOT+10,737 miles
PASS
Mileage57,725 miles
Since last MOT+4,917 miles
PASS
Mileage52,808 miles
Since last MOT+10,681 miles
PASS
Mileage42,127 miles
Since last MOT+1,649 miles
PASS
Mileage40,478 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage37,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,081 miles
PASS
Mileage34,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,300 miles
PASS
Mileage31,229 miles
Since last MOT+2,407 miles
PASS
Mileage28,822 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 DWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RA08 DWN

What car is RA08 DWN?

RA08 DWN is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RA08 DWN?

The last recorded mileage for RA08 DWN was 140,976 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA08 DWN passed its MOT?

RA08 DWN has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2025.

Is RA08 DWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA08 DWN 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 RA08 DWN?

RA08 DWN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.