BJ08 XJA

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
SILVER
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 December 2026 (187 days away)
Last recorded mileage
32,708 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 32,708 miles. The mileage trajectory is inconsistent, and the vehicle's age combined with these issues makes it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is highly inconsistent, showing a significant drop from 142,271 miles in May 2019 to 32,708 miles in March 2011, then a steady increase to 208,206 miles by December 2025.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in May 2019, Dec 2023, and Dec 2025.
  • Recurring major failures in suspension, emissions, and brakes across multiple tests.
  • Major failure for exhaust emissions in Dec 2024, with a related advisory in Dec 2023.
  • Major failure for windscreen in Dec 2024, with

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-12-18, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2025) suggests good safety features.
  • Consistent annual mileage of 11,581 miles/yr since 2011, indicating regular use.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 32,708 mi PASSMar 2012: 45,708 mi PASSMar 2013: 58,535 mi PASSMar 2014: 71,678 mi PASSMar 2015: 85,702 mi PASSMar 2016: 100,059 mi PASSMar 2017: 113,008 mi PASSMar 2018: 126,080 mi PASSMay 2019: 142,271 mi FAILJun 2019: 142,803 mi PASSDec 2020: 159,950 mi PASSDec 2021: 170,307 mi FAILDec 2021: 170,307 mi PASSDec 2022: 180,939 mi PASSDec 2023: 191,601 mi FAILDec 2023: 191,611 mi PASSDec 2024: 200,694 mi FAILDec 2024: 200,701 mi PASSDec 2025: 208,201 mi FAILDec 2025: 208,206 mi PASS208k120k33kMar 2011Dec 2025

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 32,708 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 45,708 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 58,535 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 71,678 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 85,702 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2016 PASS 100,059 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 113,008 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 126,080 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 142,271 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY front exhaust mounting split
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Jun 2019 PASS 142,803 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2020 PASS 159,950 mi None recorded
Dec 2021 FAIL 170,307 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Dec 2021 PASS 170,307 mi None recorded
Dec 2022 PASS 180,939 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2023 FAIL 191,601 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2023 PASS 191,611 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2024 FAIL 200,694 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dec 2024 PASS 200,701 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dec 2025 FAIL 208,201 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Dec 2025 PASS 208,206 mi None recorded

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