AB08 DPX

2008 AUDI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
AUDI
Year
2008
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
15 August 2026 (62 days away)
Last recorded mileage
38,711 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 53/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Audi has 21 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 38,711 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect suggests significant upcoming maintenance costs.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,223 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but shows a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 54 miles between Aug 2024 PASS and Aug 2025 FAIL).

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures in brakes (12 advisories), suspension (8 advisories), and exhaust (4 advisories) across multiple tests.
  • Dangerous tyre defect recorded on 2012-04-06, escalating to major failures and advisories in subsequent tests.
  • Major headlamp aim failure on 2024-08-14, following a previous major failure in 2020.
  • Consistent pattern of immediate retests after failures, often with the same component failing again.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-08-15, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,223 miles/year, no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) or write-off markers.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2025) demonstrates high safety standards for its age.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 38,711 mi PASSApr 2012: 50,004 mi PASSApr 2013: 62,002 mi PASSApr 2014: 74,828 mi PASSApr 2015: 86,902 mi PASSApr 2016: 94,008 mi PASSApr 2017: 104,836 mi PASSApr 2018: 120,725 mi FAILApr 2018: 120,998 mi PASSApr 2019: 128,315 mi FAILApr 2019: 128,315 mi PASSJul 2020: 135,070 mi FAILJul 2020: 135,070 mi PASSJul 2021: 139,491 mi PASSJul 2022: 147,209 mi FAILJul 2022: 147,209 mi PASSAug 2023: 159,325 mi PASSAug 2024: 171,077 mi FAILAug 2024: 171,131 mi PASSAug 2025: 179,979 mi FAILAug 2025: 180,236 mi PASS180k109k39kApr 2011Aug 2025

MOT test history — 15/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 38,711 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 50,004 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2013 PASS 62,002 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2014 PASS 74,828 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 PASS 86,902 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Apr 2016 PASS 94,008 mi
ADVISORY emissions too clean to read
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on edges (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Apr 2017 PASS 104,836 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2018 FAIL 120,725 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Apr 2018 PASS 120,998 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 FAIL 128,315 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2019 PASS 128,315 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2020 FAIL 135,070 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2020 PASS 135,070 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2021 PASS 139,491 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2022 FAIL 147,209 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock top mount deteriorated
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield loose but not insecure
Jul 2022 PASS 147,209 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock top mount deteriorated
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield loose but not insecure
Aug 2023 PASS 159,325 mi None recorded
Aug 2024 FAIL 171,077 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear shock has a piece of metal around it
Aug 2024 PASS 171,131 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear shock has a piece of metal around it
Aug 2025 FAIL 179,979 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2025 PASS 180,236 mi None recorded

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