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SY08 NVS

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Inverness, 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 126,238 miles on the clock, averaging 6,940 miles per year, 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 NVS

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,238
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
6,940

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

Below average
Latest reading126,238 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,940
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 NVS 26k51k76k101k126k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,906 miles
PASS
Mileage118,332 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage114,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,173 miles
Since last MOT+4,045 miles
PASS
Mileage110,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,128 miles
Since last MOT+3,036 miles
PASS
Mileage107,092 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage103,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,953 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage99,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,321 miles
PASS
Mileage94,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,915 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
PASS
Mileage90,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage84,732 miles
Since last MOT+8,093 miles
PASS
Mileage76,639 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,637 miles
Since last MOT+13,890 miles
PASS
Mileage62,747 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,746 miles
Since last MOT+11,238 miles
PASS
Mileage51,508 miles
Since last MOT+11,504 miles
PASS
Mileage40,004 miles
Since last MOT+14,260 miles
PASS
Mileage25,744 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY08 NVS

What car is SY08 NVS?

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

What is the mileage of SY08 NVS?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 NVS was 126,238 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 NVS passed its MOT?

SY08 NVS has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.

Is SY08 NVS ULEZ compliant?

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

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