2008 Audi A4 2.0L Diesel · YS57 KOU
2008 Audi A4 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 167,879 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
YS57 KOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 167,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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YS57 KOU Mileage History
- 14/10/2024152,760 mi
- 17/10/2024152,779 mi+19 mi
- 13/10/2025160,953 mi+8,174 mi
- 13/10/2025160,978 mi+25 mi
- 25/08/2026167,879 mi+6,901 mi
Average of roughly 8,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YS57 KOU 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 (YS57 KOU) between October 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.
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