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AE08 JWS

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,432 mi
Last recorded183,432 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 JWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 183,432 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 183,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2019 173,663 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 173,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 156,877 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 145,152 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 129,137 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 104,726 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 104,726 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 98,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 92,789 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,877 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 85,877 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre down to 1.65mm of tread

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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AE08 JWS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE08 JWS, 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 AE08 JWS registered?

AE08 JWS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is AE08 JWS safe to buy?

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