2008 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · YS08 LXA
2008 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 236,344 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS08 LXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2026
- 236,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS08 LXA 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 (YS08 LXA) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
YS08 LXA Mileage History
- 06/09/2024209,870 mi
- 08/09/2025225,747 mi+15,877 mi
- 10/09/2025225,766 mi+19 mi
- 10/09/2025225,777 mi+11 mi
- 12/09/2026236,344 mi+10,567 mi
Average of roughly 13,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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