2008 Audi A4 3.0L Diesel · AB08 PJB
2008 Audi A4 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 178,275 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AB08 PJB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 178,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB08 PJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A4 (AB08 PJB) between March 2011 and March 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AB08 PJB Mileage History
- 31/03/201155,340 mi
- 21/03/201268,512 mi+13,172 mi
- 18/03/201375,146 mi+6,634 mi
- 25/03/201481,430 mi+6,284 mi
- 26/03/201481,430 mi
- 07/10/201482,780 mi+1,350 mi
- 07/10/201482,780 mi
- 23/10/201596,506 mi+13,726 mi
- 18/03/2017113,442 mi+16,936 mi
- 06/03/201978,553 mi-34,889 mi
- 07/03/2019136,482 mi+57,929 mi
- 30/03/2020148,290 mi+11,808 mi
- 30/03/2020148,290 mi
- 07/04/2021153,073 mi+4,783 mi
- 16/04/2021153,093 mi+20 mi
- 25/08/2023170,901 mi+17,808 mi
- 01/09/2023170,901 mi
- 11/03/2025178,275 mi+7,374 mi
- 12/03/2025178,275 mi
Average of roughly 8,813 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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