2008 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · AE08 JWH

The 2008 Audi A4 presents a stable roadworthiness status with no active defects. The most recent test on 21 May 2025 at 129,489 miles returned a pass with no advisories, continuing an unbroken five-year clean record. The maintenance trend is steady rather than worsening or improving, as every annual examination since 2021 recorded a straight pass. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for an 18-year-old car. The records show 120,506 miles in May 2021, rising to 124,749 by May 2022, 126,833 in May 2023, 128,369 in May 2024, and 129,489 in May 2025. That is roughly 1,800 to 4,200 miles per year, well below the 7,194 average implied by total use. The sparse, fault-free history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs across this period. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. The DVSA test checks only visible condition on the day. At 129,489 miles and 18 years old, suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points will carry age-related fatigue not always caught by a pass. Exhaust emissions and brake discs may meet limits yet show wear near replacement. Check underneath for structural corrosion around sills and suspension arms, as the Audi A4 of this era is prone to hidden rust. Verify service history for cambelt and water pump intervals. The MOT implies careful previous ownership, but low annual use can mask perished rubber and seized calipers from standing.