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SM08 DYN

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 179,289 miles on the clock, averaging 11,473 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 SM08 DYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,289
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,473

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 reading179,289 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,370
Average per year11,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM08 DYN 39k74k109k144k179k '11'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,289 miles
Since last MOT+14,370 miles
PASS
Mileage164,919 miles
Since last MOT+12,828 miles
PASS
Mileage152,091 miles
Since last MOT+10,222 miles
PASS
Mileage141,869 miles
Since last MOT+9,280 miles
PASS
Mileage132,589 miles
Since last MOT+10,440 miles
PASS
Mileage122,149 miles
Since last MOT+9,711 miles
PASS
Mileage112,438 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,343 miles
Since last MOT+5,594 miles
PASS
Mileage106,749 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,748 miles
Since last MOT+7,418 miles
PASS
Mileage99,330 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
PASS
Mileage99,252 miles
Since last MOT+10,208 miles
PASS
Mileage89,044 miles
Since last MOT+11,752 miles
PASS
Mileage77,292 miles
Since last MOT+19,042 miles
PASS
Mileage58,250 miles
Since last MOT+19,735 miles
PASS
Mileage38,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,515 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 DYN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SM08 DYN

What car is SM08 DYN?

SM08 DYN is an silver Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SM08 DYN?

The last recorded mileage for SM08 DYN was 179,289 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM08 DYN passed its MOT?

SM08 DYN has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2023.

Is SM08 DYN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM08 DYN 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 SM08 DYN?

SM08 DYN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.