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AJ53 CDS

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,199 mi
Last recorded161,199 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CDS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 161,199 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 152,596 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 144,257 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 136,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush rear arm (of two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush rear arm (of two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 128,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 117,218 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 110,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 103,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape and cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear slightly out of shape and cracked

Pass 8 May 2018 97,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 92,212 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,748 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2015 84,298 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 80,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 76,879 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 74,915 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 71,854 miles

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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AJ53 CDS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ53 CDS, 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 AJ53 CDS registered?

AJ53 CDS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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