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AO08 MUW

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,570 mi
Last recorded209,570 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 MUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 209,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 209,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 186,916 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 186,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 168,140 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r tyre stepped slightly on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2017 168,140 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r tyre stepped slightly on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 147,416 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 147,329 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 127,148 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 127,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,742 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Metered smoke emissions to low to register

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 90,927 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,723 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,993 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 70,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,067 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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AO08 MUW 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 62.5%.

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 AO08 MUW, 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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AO08 MUW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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