2008 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · JA51 ARD
2008 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 192,108 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JA51 ARD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 192,108 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.
JA51 ARD 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 (JA51 ARD) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
JA51 ARD Mileage History
- 11/07/2023171,629 mi
- 11/07/2024181,166 mi+9,537 mi
- 11/07/2025191,973 mi+10,807 mi
- 15/07/2025192,106 mi+133 mi
- 21/07/2025192,108 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,090 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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