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SW08 RGY

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Aberdeen, 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 160,850 miles on the clock, averaging 9,149 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 SW08 RGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,850
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
9,149

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 reading160,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,279
Average per year9,149
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW08 RGY 32k64k96k129k161k '11'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,850 miles
Since last MOT+12,279 miles
PASS
Mileage148,571 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
PASS
Mileage142,107 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,108 miles
Since last MOT+22,544 miles
PASS
Mileage119,564 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage116,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,652 miles
PASS
Mileage112,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage109,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,495 miles
Since last MOT+4,521 miles
PASS
Mileage104,974 miles
Since last MOT+5,446 miles
PASS
Mileage99,528 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage95,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,465 miles
Since last MOT+11,766 miles
PASS
Mileage83,699 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,696 miles
Since last MOT+12,782 miles
PASS
Mileage70,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,914 miles
Since last MOT+13,544 miles
PASS
Mileage57,370 miles
Since last MOT+260 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,110 miles
Since last MOT+12,666 miles
PASS
Mileage44,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,444 miles
Since last MOT+12,670 miles
PASS
Mileage31,774 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 RGY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SW08 RGY

What car is SW08 RGY?

SW08 RGY is an grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2008.

What is the mileage of SW08 RGY?

The last recorded mileage for SW08 RGY was 160,850 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW08 RGY passed its MOT?

SW08 RGY has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2025.

Is SW08 RGY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW08 RGY 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 SW08 RGY?

SW08 RGY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.