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YR08 BYG

2008 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 166,227 miles on the clock, averaging 8,254 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 YR08 BYG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,227
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,254

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,227 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,691
Average per year8,254
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR08 BYG 40k72k103k135k166k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,227 miles
Since last MOT+6,691 miles
PASS
Mileage159,536 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,529 miles
Since last MOT+13,209 miles
PASS
Mileage146,320 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,314 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
PASS
Mileage146,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,300 miles
Since last MOT+10,568 miles
PASS
Mileage135,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,771 miles
PASS
Mileage131,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,801 miles
PASS
Mileage128,160 miles
Since last MOT+7,566 miles
PASS
Mileage120,594 miles
Since last MOT+8,217 miles
PASS
Mileage112,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage108,274 miles
Since last MOT+11,826 miles
PASS
Mileage96,448 miles
Since last MOT+16,890 miles
PASS
Mileage79,558 miles
Since last MOT+7,785 miles
PASS
Mileage71,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,562 miles
PASS
Mileage65,211 miles
Since last MOT+7,840 miles
PASS
Mileage57,371 miles
Since last MOT+17,419 miles
PASS
Mileage39,952 miles

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Oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 BYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YR08 BYG

What car is YR08 BYG?

YR08 BYG is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YR08 BYG?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 BYG was 166,227 miles, recorded on 29 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 BYG passed its MOT?

YR08 BYG has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2026.

Is YR08 BYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR08 BYG 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 YR08 BYG?

YR08 BYG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.