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AE55 DRE

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,526 mi
Last recorded131,526 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 DRE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 131,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

engine light on dash

Pass 12 Sep 2016 127,293 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Sun strip fitted on windscreen

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

tinted lamps fitted but all lights illuminate brightly

Fail 12 Sep 2016 127,293 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Sun strip fitted on windscreen

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

tinted lamps fitted but all lights illuminate brightly

Fail 10 Sep 2016 127,230 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both sides (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both sides (1.2.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

under tray fited

Fail 9 Sep 2016 127,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

undertrays/engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 123,223 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,622 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 119,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 119,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 101,243 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,438 miles

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

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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AE55 DRE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE55 DRE, 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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AE55 DRE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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