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2008 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · SM57 KOW

SM57 KOW

2008 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03/01/2008. Recorded mileage 104,550 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
AUDI A4
Year / Origin
2008 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 09/02/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
104,550 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/02/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1986cc

SM57 KOW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 02/07/2026
  • 104,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 13 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
15
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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SM57 KOW Mileage History

  1. 05/02/202498,278 mi
  2. 07/02/202498,307 mi+29 mi
  3. 24/01/2025101,387 mi+3,080 mi
  4. 31/01/2025101,482 mi+95 mi
  5. 02/07/2026104,550 mi+3,068 mi

Average of roughly 2,609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SM57 KOW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 20:08
MOT Analysis

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 (SM57 KOW) between February 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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