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SO57 UDW

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 165,157 miles on the clock, averaging 8,845 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 SO57 UDW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
165,157
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,845

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,157 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,845
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO57 UDW 35k68k100k133k165k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,157 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,155 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage160,531 miles
Since last MOT+2,675 miles
PASS
Mileage157,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,856 miles
Since last MOT+8,924 miles
PASS
Mileage148,932 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,928 miles
Since last MOT+14,880 miles
PASS
Mileage134,048 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
Mileage127,440 miles
Since last MOT+259 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,181 miles
Since last MOT+12,915 miles
PASS
Mileage114,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,266 miles
Since last MOT+8,367 miles
PASS
Mileage105,899 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage100,060 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage94,014 miles
Since last MOT+9,861 miles
PASS
Mileage84,153 miles
Since last MOT+7,927 miles
PASS
Mileage76,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,226 miles
Since last MOT+10,464 miles
PASS
Mileage65,762 miles
Since last MOT+12,516 miles
PASS
Mileage53,246 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,292 miles
Since last MOT+18,154 miles
PASS
Mileage35,138 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 UDW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About SO57 UDW

What car is SO57 UDW?

SO57 UDW is an red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO57 UDW?

The last recorded mileage for SO57 UDW was 165,157 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO57 UDW passed its MOT?

SO57 UDW has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2025.

Is SO57 UDW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO57 UDW 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 SO57 UDW?

SO57 UDW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.