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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LP08 XEDMOT history

LP08 XED is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 8 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LP08 XED grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
172,079 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 XED
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 XED was last recorded at 172,079 miles on 17 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2025: 172,079 miles, lower than 182,075 miles on 10 Oct 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
182,075 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Average per year
8,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,079 miles
  • 2024 – 158,369 miles
  • 2023 – 154,205 miles
  • 2022 – 149,985 miles
  • 2021 – 144,645 miles
  • 2020 – 141,449 miles
  • 2019 – 136,812 miles
  • 2018 – 128,820 miles
  • 2017 – 119,760 miles
  • 2016 – 110,180 miles
  • 2015 – 100,240 miles
  • 2014 – 92,409 miles
  • 2013 – 81,853 miles
  • 2012 – 70,243 miles
  • 2011 – 55,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,079 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak below minRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,079 miles (-9,996)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    172,079 miles
    Test number
    496421862239
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak below min
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail182,075 miles (+10,127)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,075 miles
    Test number
    942186189406
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak below min
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail171,948 miles (+13,579)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,948 miles
    Test number
    707791796384
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper(rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass158,369 miles (+4,164)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    158,369 miles
    Test number
    533104700399
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass154,205 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    154,205 miles
    Test number
    774786290862
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail154,205 miles (+4,220)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,205 miles
    Test number
    710030041794
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,985 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,985 miles
    Test number
    448285537093
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail149,979 miles (+5,334)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,979 miles
    Test number
    284149325417
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,645 miles
    Test number
    893782881378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail144,643 miles (+3,194)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,643 miles
    Test number
    592941990224
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass141,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,449 miles
    Test number
    384691682917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,448 miles (+4,636)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,448 miles
    Test number
    161826986836
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass136,812 miles (+7,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    136,812 miles
    Test number
    875275861991
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass128,820 miles (+9,060)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,820 miles
    Test number
    869596936388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,760 miles (+9,580)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,760 miles
    Test number
    158150338376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,180 miles (+9,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,180 miles
    Test number
    145778859093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass100,240 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,240 miles
    Test number
    697836959859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,409 miles (+10,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,409 miles
    Test number
    368121844472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass81,853 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,853 miles
    Test number
    467570143292
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly

  20. Fail81,853 miles (+11,610)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,853 miles
    Test number
    935700443261
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly

  21. Pass70,243 miles (+14,957)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,243 miles
    Test number
    976672402241
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass55,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    576236291100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 XED

Does LP08 XED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 XED expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 XED?
The MOT on LP08 XED expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 XED done?
LP08 XED was recorded at 172,079 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 8,191 miles a year.
Has LP08 XED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 XED has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 XED ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 XED find?
LP08 XED passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: central rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; coolant leak below min; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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