2008 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · N3 BYG
2008 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 123,514 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N3 BYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
- 123,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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N3 BYG 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 (N3 BYG) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
N3 BYG Mileage History
- 24/08/2022109,993 mi
- 18/08/2023117,381 mi+7,388 mi
- 21/08/2023117,391 mi+10 mi
- 29/08/2024123,503 mi+6,112 mi
- 30/08/2024123,514 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 6,702 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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