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RA08 UBT

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 123,536 miles on the clock, averaging 6,977 miles per year, 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 RA08 UBT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
123,536
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,977

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,536 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,734
Average per year6,977
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA08 UBT 29k53k76k100k124k '12'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,536 miles
Since last MOT+8,734 miles
PASS
Mileage114,802 miles
Since last MOT+10,037 miles
PASS
Mileage104,765 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,764 miles
Since last MOT+7,483 miles
PASS
Mileage97,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,281 miles
Since last MOT+9,707 miles
PASS
Mileage87,574 miles
Since last MOT+6,671 miles
PASS
Mileage80,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,903 miles
Since last MOT+6,656 miles
PASS
Mileage74,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,026 miles
PASS
Mileage69,221 miles
Since last MOT+8,951 miles
PASS
Mileage60,270 miles
Since last MOT+8,357 miles
PASS
Mileage51,913 miles
Since last MOT+6,850 miles
PASS
Mileage45,063 miles
Since last MOT+5,858 miles
PASS
Mileage39,205 miles
Since last MOT+5,202 miles
PASS
Mileage34,003 miles
Since last MOT+5,044 miles
PASS
Mileage28,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,959 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA08 UBT

What car is RA08 UBT?

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

What is the mileage of RA08 UBT?

The last recorded mileage for RA08 UBT was 123,536 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA08 UBT passed its MOT?

RA08 UBT has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2025.

Is RA08 UBT ULEZ compliant?

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

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