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RY57 VJE

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 151,575 miles on the clock, averaging 8,113 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 VJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,575
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,113

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading151,575 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,301
Average per year8,113
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RY57 VJE 94k108k123k137k152k '11'18'14

Check RY57 VJE

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,575 miles
Since last MOT+10,301 miles
PASS
Mileage141,274 miles
Since last MOT+10,171 miles
PASS
Mileage131,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,103 miles
Since last MOT+11,278 miles
PASS
Mileage119,825 miles
Since last MOT+7,850 miles
PASS
Mileage111,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,975 miles
Since last MOT+7,725 miles
PASS
Mileage104,250 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,130 miles
Since last MOT+10,529 miles
PASS
Mileage93,601 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 VJE
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 VJE

What car is RY57 VJE?

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

What is the mileage of RY57 VJE?

The last recorded mileage for RY57 VJE was 151,575 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY57 VJE passed its MOT?

RY57 VJE has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2018.

Is RY57 VJE ULEZ compliant?

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

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