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AE08 TSV

2008 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,251 mi
Last recorded77,251 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TSV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 77,251 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 77,251 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 76,031 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 74,389 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 73,209 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,731 miles

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 4 Feb 2022 71,731 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 5 Feb 2021 69,079 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,046 miles

Offside door window not working

TPMS warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward of two (very slight) (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward of two (very slight) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 62,634 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward of two (very slight) (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward of two (very slight) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,367 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both arms with shocker (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyres sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre cut but not to cord

Pass 23 Apr 2015 58,549 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 46,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 36,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2011 26,114 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,109 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 26,108 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 TSV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE08 TSV registered?

AE08 TSV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is AE08 TSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TSV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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