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A16 HBR

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,781 mi
Last recorded87,781 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HBR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 87,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,241 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arms, links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

alternator belt noisy

Fail 6 Nov 2024 81,236 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arms, links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

alternator belt noisy

Fail 23 Oct 2024 81,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Alternator belt tensioner noisy

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Various suspension bushes deteriorating

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 79,552 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 79,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 72,926 miles

Chip to windscreen, not to excess.

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight signs of going out of shape, not to excess. 235/40/18

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

Offside Rear Slight deterioration to drop link boot, not to excess.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 66,567 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 63,031 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 63,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 60,679 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 60,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/zr18 95y vredestein (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 55,597 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 48,691 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,409 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 34,233 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 34,233 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,481 miles

both front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,803 miles

cuts in front tyres outer walls(no cords showing)

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,371 miles

VEHICLE TESTD IN COLD CONDITIONS

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER PART OF THE WINDSCREEN HAS A STICKER ON THE SCREEN

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA HAS PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF SOME OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

Fail 11 Jan 2011 22,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER PART OF THE WINDSCREEN HAS A STICKER ON THE SCREEN

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA HAS PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF SOME OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

VEHICLE TESTD IN COLD CONDITIONS

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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A16 HBR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A16 HBR, 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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A16 HBR is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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