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AK58 YJN

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,482 mi
Last recorded195,482 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YJN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 195,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2024 185,792 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner wheel arch/ shock absorber turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 179,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 178,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 177,282 miles

rear seat belts stiff

Fail 6 Apr 2021 177,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi hose insecure from caliper bracket (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

rear seat belts stiff

Pass 3 Apr 2020 176,441 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 176,440 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing trapped (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 163,420 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 150,377 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 150,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 137,047 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 137,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 127,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 104,046 miles

tyres displaying 4mm tread and below

Fail 14 Feb 2014 104,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tyres displaying 4mm tread and below

Pass 8 Jan 2013 98,225 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 88,145 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 88,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AK58 YJN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK58 YJN, 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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AK58 YJN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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