2008 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · E7 DGE
2008 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 196,011 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E7 DGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 196,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E7 DGE 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 (E7 DGE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E7 DGE Mileage History
- 18/10/2023173,651 mi
- 09/10/2024186,005 mi+12,354 mi
- 11/10/2024186,023 mi+18 mi
- 14/10/2025196,011 mi+9,988 mi
- 15/10/2025196,011 mi
Average of roughly 11,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A4 Mk3 (B7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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