2008 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · AR08 JYD
2008 Audi A4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 32,332 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR08 JYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 32,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR08 JYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A4 (AR08 JYD) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AR08 JYD Mileage History
- 11/05/202330,820 mi
- 10/05/202431,294 mi+474 mi
- 13/05/202431,296 mi+2 mi
- 29/04/202531,581 mi+285 mi
- 29/07/202632,332 mi+751 mi
Average of roughly 470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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