2008 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · SD08 UBZ
2008 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 194,438 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD08 UBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 194,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD08 UBZ 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 (SD08 UBZ) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
SD08 UBZ Mileage History
- 22/08/2022170,721 mi
- 03/08/2023175,957 mi+5,236 mi
- 21/08/2024181,896 mi+5,939 mi
- 04/08/2025188,189 mi+6,293 mi
- 21/08/2026194,438 mi+6,249 mi
Average of roughly 5,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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