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AP08 EWE

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,590 mi
Last recorded151,590 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 151,590 miles

slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 21 May 2019 132,606 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering / aux. drive belt is deteriorated.

Rear shock absorber bump stops are broken.

Fail 20 May 2019 132,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering / aux. drive belt is deteriorated.

Rear shock absorber bump stops are broken.

Pass 16 May 2018 116,727 miles

EML and TPMS warnings displayed

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 May 2018 116,727 miles

EML and TPMS warnings displayed

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 101,037 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear top arm (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2017 101,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres getting low

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear top arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 87,626 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components at time of the test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps faulty on middle join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking but no cords visible at time of the test

Offside Rear Tyre cracking but no cords visible at time of the test

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

Pass 13 May 2015 75,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2015 75,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2014 62,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault warning lamp on.

windscreen washers poor.

Pass 12 May 2014 62,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault warning lamp on.

windscreen washers poor.

Pass 14 May 2013 48,367 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 34,987 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 34,987 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,078 miles

washer jet aims poor

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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AP08 EWE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver 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 AP08 EWE, 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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AP08 EWE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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