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AP08 LBL

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,251 mi
Last recorded160,251 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 160,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust build up on suspension componets

Pass 28 Oct 2023 152,681 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 144,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 119,465 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 117,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 117,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 111,041 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 111,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 104,630 miles

Engine cover and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,057 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 76,054 miles

Rear pads wearing low

Screw in Offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2015 76,054 miles

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

Coolant level found on minimum

Emissions too clean for readings

Rear pads wearing low

Screw in Offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,371 miles

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking in tread

Offside rear tyre perishing and cracking in tread

Suspect slight play in Nearside front, upper rear suspension arm

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Jun 2013 61,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 53,230 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 45,336 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 45,336 miles

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

Offside front tyre near limit.

Offside rear tyre near limit and bald on edges.

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 LBL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LBL, 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 LBL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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