2008 Audi A4 3.0L Diesel · BN08 XKE
2008 Audi A4 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 159,897 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN08 XKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 159,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN08 XKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A4 (BN08 XKE) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
BN08 XKE Mileage History
- 12/07/2022124,678 mi
- 28/06/2023135,308 mi+10,630 mi
- 14/06/2024139,374 mi+4,066 mi
- 15/05/2025148,638 mi+9,264 mi
- 28/05/2026159,897 mi+11,259 mi
Average of roughly 9,086 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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