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SM08 XPF

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 63,300 miles on the clock, averaging 3,175 miles per year, well 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 SM08 XPF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
63,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,175

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,090
Average per year3,175
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM08 XPF 17k29k40k52k63k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,300 miles
Since last MOT+1,090 miles
PASS
Mileage62,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,210 miles
Since last MOT+1,199 miles
PASS
Mileage61,011 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
PASS
Mileage58,947 miles
Since last MOT+2,386 miles
PASS
Mileage56,561 miles
Since last MOT+1,843 miles
PASS
Mileage54,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,575 miles
PASS
Mileage52,143 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,140 miles
Since last MOT+2,155 miles
PASS
Mileage49,985 miles
Since last MOT+3,089 miles
PASS
Mileage46,896 miles
Since last MOT+1,405 miles
PASS
Mileage45,491 miles
Since last MOT+2,678 miles
PASS
Mileage42,813 miles
Since last MOT+3,386 miles
PASS
Mileage39,427 miles
Since last MOT+9,280 miles
PASS
Mileage30,147 miles
Since last MOT+5,046 miles
PASS
Mileage25,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,173 miles
PASS
Mileage20,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,928 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage16,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,923 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM08 XPF

What car is SM08 XPF?

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

What is the mileage of SM08 XPF?

The last recorded mileage for SM08 XPF was 63,300 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM08 XPF passed its MOT?

SM08 XPF has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.

Is SM08 XPF ULEZ compliant?

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

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