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RA08 UBR

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 198,945 miles on the clock, averaging 9,415 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 RA08 UBR

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,945
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,415

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,945 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,415
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA08 UBR 74k105k136k168k199k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,945 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,944 miles
Since last MOT+10,754 miles
PASS
Mileage188,190 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,188 miles
Since last MOT+11,445 miles
PASS
Mileage176,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,743 miles
Since last MOT+14,557 miles
PASS
Mileage162,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,186 miles
Since last MOT+13,630 miles
PASS
Mileage148,556 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,554 miles
Since last MOT+10,273 miles
PASS
Mileage138,281 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,278 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage130,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,746 miles
Since last MOT+7,303 miles
PASS
Mileage123,443 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,442 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage116,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,502 miles
Since last MOT+6,135 miles
PASS
Mileage110,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage104,035 miles
Since last MOT+10,200 miles
PASS
Mileage93,835 miles
Since last MOT+7,465 miles
PASS
Mileage86,370 miles
Since last MOT+12,317 miles
PASS
Mileage74,053 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA08 UBR

What car is RA08 UBR?

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

What is the mileage of RA08 UBR?

The last recorded mileage for RA08 UBR was 198,945 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA08 UBR passed its MOT?

RA08 UBR has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2024.

Is RA08 UBR ULEZ compliant?

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

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