2008 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · LR08 YDW
2008 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 41,249 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR08 YDW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 41,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 YDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A4 (LR08 YDW) between September 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LR08 YDW Mileage History
- 12/09/202441,091 mi
- 28/10/202541,248 mi+157 mi
- 29/10/202541,249 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 140 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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