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AP08 XFZ

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,197 mi
Last recorded181,197 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 XFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 181,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 174,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering notchy

Fail 22 Aug 2024 174,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 167,868 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 160,407 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 150,947 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 144,514 miles

Engine speed restricted, emissions too clean to register

Pass 10 Sep 2019 135,880 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 123,497 miles

Both front tyres wearing in middle.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing un even.

Fail 13 Sep 2018 123,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing in middle.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing un even.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 111,219 miles

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

Front discs corrosion.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 97,154 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,910 miles

emissions too clean to register

exhaust clamps corroded through

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,491 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,573 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,310 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear inner edge.

Offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge and 3.5mm in centre.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,367 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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AP08 XFZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFZ, 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 AP08 XFZ registered?

AP08 XFZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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