2008 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · DG08 VZJ
2008 Audi A4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 115,718 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG08 VZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 115,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG08 VZJ 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 (DG08 VZJ) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost arm (5.3.4 (b)”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
DG08 VZJ Mileage History
- 14/12/2022108,451 mi
- 19/12/2023112,206 mi+3,755 mi
- 12/01/2024112,215 mi+9 mi
- 18/03/2025114,809 mi+2,594 mi
- 23/04/2026115,718 mi+909 mi
Average of roughly 2,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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