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AC08 XWN

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,814 mi
Last recorded173,814 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 173,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2020 173,812 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2019 161,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2019 161,876 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joiner blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2018 148,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2018 148,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2017 134,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Fail 27 Sep 2017 134,930 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint yellow (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Pass 7 Oct 2016 122,012 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 112,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 102,518 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,297 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,985 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,815 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,806 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,311 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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AC08 XWN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AC08 XWN, 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 AC08 XWN registered?

AC08 XWN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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