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A1 PET

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,092 mi
Last recorded130,092 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PET
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 130,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake discs slight lipping

Offside Front Brake discs slight lipping

Offside Rear Coil spring appears incorrect seating - needs further investigation

Offside Rear Tyre slight damage outer wall

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

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2025 127,490 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 125,071 miles

both n/s & o/s/f rear suspension arm bushes slight deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2023 119,884 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,408 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 114,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,906 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,170 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,951 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,026 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s washer jets not working but still clears screen

Fail 13 Apr 2015 58,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s washer jets not working but still clears screen

Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes have slight imbalance the near side front leads and the off side font lags

Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,180 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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A1 PET is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A1 PET, 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 A1 PET registered?

A1 PET is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is A1 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 PET shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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