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SL08 XJG

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 181,113 miles on the clock, averaging 11,792 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 SL08 XJG

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,113
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,792

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,113 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,776
Average per year11,792
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 XJG 63k92k122k152k181k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage181,113 miles
Since last MOT+10,776 miles
PASS
Mileage170,337 miles
Since last MOT+248 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,089 miles
Since last MOT+16,923 miles
PASS
Mileage153,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,166 miles
Since last MOT+15,915 miles
PASS
Mileage137,251 miles
Since last MOT+5,875 miles
PASS
Mileage131,376 miles
Since last MOT+4,691 miles
PASS
Mileage126,685 miles
Since last MOT+7,178 miles
PASS
Mileage119,507 miles
Since last MOT+6,327 miles
PASS
Mileage113,180 miles
Since last MOT+10,973 miles
PASS
Mileage102,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,207 miles
Since last MOT+14,491 miles
PASS
Mileage87,716 miles
Since last MOT+25,050 miles
PASS
Mileage62,666 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 XJG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 XJG

What car is SL08 XJG?

SL08 XJG is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL08 XJG?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 XJG was 181,113 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 XJG passed its MOT?

SL08 XJG has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 3 Feb 2021.

Is SL08 XJG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL08 XJG 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 SL08 XJG?

SL08 XJG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.