2008 Audi A4 2.0L Petrol · RY57 PPO
2008 Audi A4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 148,283 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY57 PPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 148,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY57 PPO 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 (RY57 PPO) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RY57 PPO Mileage History
- 04/10/2023117,300 mi
- 17/10/2024127,495 mi+10,195 mi
- 08/10/2025138,096 mi+10,601 mi
- 14/10/2026148,273 mi+10,177 mi
- 15/10/2026148,283 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 10,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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