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RA08 UBV

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 92,267 miles on the clock, averaging 3,995 miles per year, well 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 UBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,267
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
3,995

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,267 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,042
Average per year3,995
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA08 UBV 64k71k78k85k92k '11'18'15

Check RA08 UBV

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,267 miles
Since last MOT+1,042 miles
PASS
Mileage91,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,225 miles
Since last MOT+2,934 miles
PASS
Mileage88,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,180 miles
PASS
Mileage86,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,050 miles
PASS
Mileage82,061 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage69,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage64,334 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 UBV
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 UBV

What car is RA08 UBV?

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

What is the mileage of RA08 UBV?

The last recorded mileage for RA08 UBV was 92,267 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA08 UBV passed its MOT?

RA08 UBV has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2018.

Is RA08 UBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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