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AE08 KAC

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,484 mi
Last recorded187,484 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 KAC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 187,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM CENTRE BUSH WORN TO EXCESS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT TOP ARM INNER BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT TOP ARM INNER BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer O/S/F/ WING DETERIOATED.

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER BRAKE FACE RUSTY & PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 180,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a small cut but no cords visible at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 171,743 miles

Exhaust clamp rusted through

Pass 26 Apr 2022 162,796 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 151,585 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 141,988 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 131,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 122,459 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 116,288 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 107,614 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 97,706 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 93,278 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,714 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 72,800 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 62,874 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 62,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KAC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc 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 AE08 KAC, 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 KAC registered?

AE08 KAC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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