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RY57 UTZ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 189,275 miles on the clock, averaging 11,653 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 RY57 UTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,275
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,653

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 reading189,275 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,941
Average per year11,653
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY57 UTZ 27k67k108k149k189k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,275 miles
Since last MOT+14,941 miles
PASS
Mileage174,334 miles
Since last MOT+17,286 miles
PASS
Mileage157,048 miles
Since last MOT+22,420 miles
PASS
Mileage134,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,628 miles
Since last MOT+6,433 miles
PASS
Mileage128,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,722 miles
PASS
Mileage121,473 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,455 miles
Since last MOT+11,319 miles
PASS
Mileage110,136 miles
Since last MOT+11,857 miles
PASS
Mileage98,279 miles
Since last MOT+9,512 miles
PASS
Mileage88,767 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,763 miles
Since last MOT+7,471 miles
PASS
Mileage81,292 miles
Since last MOT+6,473 miles
PASS
Mileage74,819 miles
Since last MOT+13,499 miles
PASS
Mileage61,320 miles
Since last MOT+11,835 miles
PASS
Mileage49,485 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,478 miles
Since last MOT+12,224 miles
PASS
Mileage37,254 miles
Since last MOT+10,540 miles
PASS
Mileage26,714 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RY57 UTZ

What car is RY57 UTZ?

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

What is the mileage of RY57 UTZ?

The last recorded mileage for RY57 UTZ was 189,275 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY57 UTZ passed its MOT?

RY57 UTZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2025.

Is RY57 UTZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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