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AV08 LVE

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,744 mi
Last recorded126,744 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 LVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 126,744 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Staining around expansion tank ()

Covers and under trays obscuring testable components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Substantial cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear suspension bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body and components wet and very muddy

Various under trays damaged and secured with cable ties

Fail 4 Dec 2025 126,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm of which the shock absorber bolts to (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Substantial leak , covering under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle has been forced passed plastic stop (7.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished and ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Staining around expansion tank ()

Covers and under trays obscuring testable components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Substantial cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear suspension bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body and components wet and very muddy

Various under trays damaged and secured with cable ties

Pass 20 Dec 2024 118,949 miles

Coolant header tank has staining indicating signs of a leak

Exhaust system corroded and flexi sections deteriorated

Front Suspension bushes perished/splitting

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation , at time of test not affecting aim

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial leak , under trays obscuring full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Fail 20 Dec 2024 118,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front arm which the shock absorber attaches to) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front arm which the shock absorber attaches to) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant header tank has staining indicating signs of a leak

Exhaust system corroded and flexi sections deteriorated

Front Suspension bushes perished/splitting

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation , at time of test not affecting aim

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial leak , under trays obscuring full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Small stone chips to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Nov 2023 112,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 106,993 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 106,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 102,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,869 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 91,901 miles

Dashboard indicates service due

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

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

oil level low (on min)

Pass 14 Nov 2018 83,189 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level on min

Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,704 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 74,704 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,874 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 66,867 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 62,513 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 62,511 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,154 miles

Both rear tyres have outer side wall damage

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

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

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

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

The brake pad warning light is on

The front brake pads are low

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,633 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,587 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear seatbelt

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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AV08 LVE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV08 LVE, 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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AV08 LVE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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