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YL08 URW

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 126,992 miles on the clock, averaging 4,926 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 YL08 URW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,926

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading126,992 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,926
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL08 URW 54k72k90k109k127k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,992 miles
Since last MOT+3,858 miles
PASS
Mileage123,134 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,124 miles
Since last MOT+11,767 miles
PASS
Mileage111,357 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,356 miles
Since last MOT+11,717 miles
PASS
Mileage99,639 miles
Since last MOT+886 miles
PASS
Mileage98,753 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,751 miles
Since last MOT+2,029 miles
PASS
Mileage96,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,722 miles
Since last MOT+835 miles
PASS
Mileage95,887 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,870 miles
Since last MOT+1,388 miles
PASS
Mileage94,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,482 miles
Since last MOT+1,743 miles
PASS
Mileage92,739 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
PASS
Mileage88,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,127 miles
PASS
Mileage85,724 miles
Since last MOT+2,193 miles
PASS
Mileage83,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,531 miles
Since last MOT+8,205 miles
PASS
Mileage75,326 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,245 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage68,949 miles
Since last MOT+15,020 miles
PASS
Mileage53,929 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 URW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YL08 URW

What car is YL08 URW?

YL08 URW is a grey Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YL08 URW?

The last recorded mileage for YL08 URW was 126,992 miles, recorded on 14 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL08 URW passed its MOT?

YL08 URW has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2026.

Is YL08 URW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL08 URW 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 YL08 URW?

YL08 URW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.