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RA57 OYL

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 156,811 miles on the clock, averaging 7,737 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 RA57 OYL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,811
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2010
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,737

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 reading156,811 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year7,737
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA57 OYL 40k69k98k128k157k '10'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,811 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,801 miles
Since last MOT+2,186 miles
PASS
Mileage154,615 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage151,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,961 miles
PASS
Mileage148,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,546 miles
Since last MOT+2,973 miles
PASS
Mileage145,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,573 miles
Since last MOT+4,193 miles
PASS
Mileage141,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,686 miles
PASS
Mileage135,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,694 miles
Since last MOT+5,617 miles
PASS
Mileage130,077 miles
Since last MOT+9,044 miles
PASS
Mileage121,033 miles
Since last MOT+11,909 miles
PASS
Mileage109,124 miles
Since last MOT+9,072 miles
PASS
Mileage100,052 miles
Since last MOT+10,313 miles
PASS
Mileage89,739 miles
Since last MOT+16,723 miles
PASS
Mileage73,016 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,015 miles
Since last MOT+8,856 miles
PASS
Mileage64,159 miles
Since last MOT+13,740 miles
PASS
Mileage50,419 miles
Since last MOT+10,732 miles
PASS
Mileage39,687 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 OYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About RA57 OYL

What car is RA57 OYL?

RA57 OYL is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RA57 OYL?

The last recorded mileage for RA57 OYL was 156,811 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA57 OYL passed its MOT?

RA57 OYL has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2026.

Is RA57 OYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA57 OYL 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 RA57 OYL?

RA57 OYL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.