2008 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · A21 ABO

The most recent MOT test, conducted on 9 June 2025 at 35,692 miles, resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This continues a maintenance trend that has been stable and consistently positive since at least May 2022. The only blemish in the record is the initial failure on 3 May 2024 at 33,935 miles, which was immediately rectified and passed on the same day with no residual advisories. There is no evidence of worsening mechanical condition, and the vehicle has presented no repeat or notable faults across the last four annual tests. The recorded mileage is low for an 18-year-old car, averaging roughly 1,983 miles per year across its life, though the recent interval between May 2023 (32,883 miles) and June 2025 (35,692 miles) shows an even lighter usage of around 1,400 miles per annum. This suggests primarily short, low-speed trips or considerable periods of inactivity. The annual test intervals are consistent, with no large gaps in registration or sudden mileage spikes, so the odometer readings appear plausible and the car has been used regularly enough to stay mechanically active. Because the MOT history contains no advisories, there are no specific recurring faults to target. However, a vehicle of this age on low mileage can develop problems that do not always surface in a pass-and-inspect regime. A buyer should examine the condition of all rubber suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and the lower control arms for age-related cracking. The brake discs and calipers deserve close attention, especially binding rear calipers, which are also common on this platform. Check the tyres for perishing and uneven wear, and listen for creaks from the rear suspension when settling. Given the low annual mileage, inspect the auxiliary drive belt, coolant hoses, and engine mounts for hardening or deterioration. The bodywork should be probed for corrosion at the sills, subframe mounts, and suspension pick-up points, where rust can go unnoticed during a short test. The absence of recorded defects is encouraging, but it does not replace a hands-on inspection of these age-vulnerable components.