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AJ08 BAD

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,301 mi
Last recorded150,301 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 BAD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 150,301 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 134,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 122,712 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 111,409 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 95,505 miles

Lighting ; Headlamps , main beam image odd , suspect bulbs incorrectly fitted

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 82,490 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,864 miles

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed out on inner edge and cracking badly in tread area

Fail 4 Jul 2017 72,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear tyres cracking badly in tread areas

Rear tyres scrubbed out on inner tread areas

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,669 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread areas and scrubbed out on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,533 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,482 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,403 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,738 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 41,702 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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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AJ08 BAD is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AJ08 BAD, 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 AJ08 BAD registered?

AJ08 BAD is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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