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AM08 XEK

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,146 mi
Last recorded148,146 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XEK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 148,146 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 136,812 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 136,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 129,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 121,257 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No smoke reading (clean engine)

Pass 14 Apr 2020 113,012 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 109,584 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 100,897 miles

slight outer wall damage to the nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,607 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 85,607 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 85,751 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front inner (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close in the middle of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,248 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 82,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge heavily blistered (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2014 73,126 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cracking in tread

Fail 1 Nov 2014 73,126 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,032 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,955 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,088 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 46,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AM08 XEK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AM08 XEK, 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 AM08 XEK registered?

AM08 XEK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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