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RY57 SZE

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 129,293 miles on the clock, averaging 6,469 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 RY57 SZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,293
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,469

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

Below average
Latest reading129,293 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,346
Average per year6,469
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY57 SZE 38k61k84k106k129k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,293 miles
Since last MOT+8,346 miles
PASS
Mileage120,947 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage113,746 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage108,474 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
PASS
Mileage103,356 miles
Since last MOT+3,061 miles
PASS
Mileage100,295 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,183 miles
Since last MOT+2,787 miles
PASS
Mileage97,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,309 miles
PASS
Mileage92,087 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
PASS
Mileage87,950 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage81,902 miles
Since last MOT+5,958 miles
PASS
Mileage75,944 miles
Since last MOT+6,611 miles
PASS
Mileage69,333 miles
Since last MOT+10,952 miles
PASS
Mileage58,381 miles
Since last MOT+9,710 miles
PASS
Mileage48,671 miles
Since last MOT+10,862 miles
PASS
Mileage37,809 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 SZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About RY57 SZE

What car is RY57 SZE?

RY57 SZE is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RY57 SZE?

The last recorded mileage for RY57 SZE was 129,293 miles, recorded on 12 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY57 SZE passed its MOT?

RY57 SZE has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2025.

Is RY57 SZE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY57 SZE 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 RY57 SZE?

RY57 SZE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.