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SL05 NAL

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 89,010 miles on the clock, averaging 5,070 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 SL05 NAL

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,010
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,070

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,010 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,946
Average per year5,070
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 NAL 21k38k55k72k89k '12'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,010 miles
Since last MOT+16,946 miles
PASS
Mileage72,064 miles
Since last MOT+8,125 miles
PASS
Mileage63,939 miles
Since last MOT+8,037 miles
PASS
Mileage55,902 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,475 miles
PASS
Mileage49,411 miles
Since last MOT+1,412 miles
PASS
Mileage47,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,999 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
PASS
Mileage42,467 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage39,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,627 miles
Since last MOT+1,971 miles
PASS
Mileage37,656 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
PASS
Mileage34,842 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage30,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,573 miles
Since last MOT+3,520 miles
PASS
Mileage27,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,545 miles
PASS
Mileage23,508 miles
Since last MOT+2,045 miles
PASS
Mileage21,463 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 NAL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 NAL

What car is SL05 NAL?

SL05 NAL is an white Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL05 NAL?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 NAL was 89,010 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 NAL passed its MOT?

SL05 NAL has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2025.

Is SL05 NAL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 NAL 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 SL05 NAL?

SL05 NAL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.