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SO08 UZB

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 140,485 miles on the clock, averaging 7,818 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 SO08 UZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,485
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,818

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,485 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,745
Average per year7,818
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO08 UZB 35k61k88k114k140k '11'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage135,740 miles
Since last MOT+2,279 miles
PASS
Mileage133,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage127,879 miles
Since last MOT+13,220 miles
PASS
Mileage114,659 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,540 miles
Since last MOT+4,630 miles
PASS
Mileage109,910 miles
Since last MOT+5,548 miles
PASS
Mileage104,362 miles
Since last MOT+11,611 miles
PASS
Mileage92,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,751 miles
Since last MOT+13,576 miles
PASS
Mileage79,175 miles
Since last MOT+16,082 miles
PASS
Mileage63,093 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,063 miles
Since last MOT+15,486 miles
PASS
Mileage47,577 miles
Since last MOT+5,032 miles
PASS
Mileage42,545 miles
Since last MOT+7,734 miles
PASS
Mileage34,811 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

RegistrationSO08 UZB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SO08 UZB

What car is SO08 UZB?

SO08 UZB is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO08 UZB?

The last recorded mileage for SO08 UZB was 140,485 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO08 UZB passed its MOT?

SO08 UZB has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2025.

Is SO08 UZB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO08 UZB 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 SO08 UZB?

SO08 UZB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.