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SY08 DYC

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Inverness, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 84,638 miles on the clock, averaging 4,335 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 SY08 DYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,638
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
4,335

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,638 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,573
Average per year4,335
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY08 DYC 23k38k54k69k85k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,638 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage82,065 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,045 miles
Since last MOT+3,017 miles
PASS
Mileage79,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,028 miles
Since last MOT+3,656 miles
PASS
Mileage75,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
PASS
Mileage71,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage68,048 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,039 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage62,641 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage58,578 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage54,262 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage50,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,429 miles
PASS
Mileage46,000 miles
Since last MOT+5,144 miles
PASS
Mileage40,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage40,856 miles
Since last MOT+6,867 miles
PASS
Mileage33,989 miles
Since last MOT+6,248 miles
PASS
Mileage27,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,171 miles
PASS
Mileage22,570 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 DYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 DYC

What car is SY08 DYC?

SY08 DYC is an black Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.

What is the mileage of SY08 DYC?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 DYC was 84,638 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 DYC passed its MOT?

SY08 DYC has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2025.

Is SY08 DYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 DYC 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 SY08 DYC?

SY08 DYC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.