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1ESE992

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

251,949 mi
Last recorded251,949 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1ESE992
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 251,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 251,949 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear Reverse lamps permanently on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 246,884 miles

undershield at rear slightly loose

Pass 6 Mar 2018 239,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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1ESE992 is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1ESE992, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1ESE992 registered?

1ESE992 is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is 1ESE992 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1ESE992 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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