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A12 PDK

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,556 mi
Last recorded85,556 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PDK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 85,556 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 83,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 82,334 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 81,104 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,484 miles

Nearside Rear one bolt on the exhaust sleeve clamp is broken. no leak at time of test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F and both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2021 72,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tread worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Pass 29 Jan 2020 68,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 68,393 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 62,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 55,248 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 48,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on outer treed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on outer treed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 34,436 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 30,273 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,090 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Feb 2012 21,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outer edges worn and treads perrished and cracked

both rear tyres outer edges worn

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perrished and cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2011 15,033 miles

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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A12 PDK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 PDK, 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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A12 PDK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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