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AO58 VLA

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,742 mi
Last recorded175,742 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 VLA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2024 175,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working & tail light outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges [ n/s & o/s]

Surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 5 Feb 2023 157,790 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 141,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner position bulb

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 141,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner position bulb

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 125,222 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 112,286 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper and nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 112,286 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper and nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 103,927 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,317 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,633 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 78,311 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,362 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,852 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 52,852 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,549 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,725 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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AO58 VLA 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 75%.

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 AO58 VLA, 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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AO58 VLA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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