2008 Audi A4 3.0L Diesel · J1 APR
2008 Audi A4 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 161,853 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J1 APR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 161,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J1 APR 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 (J1 APR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
J1 APR Mileage History
- 15/10/2022139,757 mi
- 14/10/2023147,010 mi+7,253 mi
- 17/09/2024153,440 mi+6,430 mi
- 18/09/2024153,446 mi+6 mi
- 10/10/2025161,853 mi+8,407 mi
Average of roughly 7,397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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