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RY57 VDE

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 137,531 miles on the clock, averaging 7,997 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 RY57 VDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,531
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,997

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,531 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,475
Average per year7,997
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY57 VDE 37k62k87k112k138k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,531 miles
Since last MOT+4,475 miles
PASS
Mileage133,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,541 miles
PASS
Mileage129,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,971 miles
PASS
Mileage126,544 miles
Since last MOT+4,497 miles
PASS
Mileage122,047 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,046 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage116,201 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,161 miles
Since last MOT+7,039 miles
PASS
Mileage109,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,122 miles
Since last MOT+11,239 miles
PASS
Mileage97,883 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage92,937 miles
Since last MOT+12,909 miles
PASS
Mileage80,028 miles
Since last MOT+16,239 miles
PASS
Mileage63,789 miles
Since last MOT+15,554 miles
PASS
Mileage48,235 miles
Since last MOT+11,529 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,706 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RY57 VDE

What car is RY57 VDE?

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

What is the mileage of RY57 VDE?

The last recorded mileage for RY57 VDE was 137,531 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY57 VDE passed its MOT?

RY57 VDE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2023.

Is RY57 VDE ULEZ compliant?

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

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