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AM08 XER

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

199,664 mi
Last recorded199,664 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XER
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 199,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement c link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement c link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 197,154 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 197,154 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 193,367 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 193,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 190,065 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 190,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 185,141 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 185,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 177,649 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 177,649 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 167,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 167,044 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 146,789 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of towing out.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Repositioned fuel filter, fuel hose slightly chaffed.

Screw in N.S.R tyre

Zero smoke too clean.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 128,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 115,235 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 115,235 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear 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 XER is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XER, 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 XER registered?

AM08 XER is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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