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42ZSH1

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,237 mi
Last recorded113,237 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42ZSH1
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 113,237 miles

Under Tray Fitted Engine Cover Fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 113,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under Tray Fitted Engine Cover Fitted

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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42ZSH1 is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 42ZSH1, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 42ZSH1 registered?

42ZSH1 is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is 42ZSH1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42ZSH1 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 42ZSH1 have outstanding finance?

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