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AX08 CEN

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,487 mi
Last recorded228,487 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 CEN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 228,487 miles

underbody has corrosion

Central exhuast sleeve clamp broken but secure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 226,062 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 222,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 218,590 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 215,109 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 204,905 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-tray damaged (slightly loose)

Fail 16 Nov 2020 204,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 189,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside wiperblade slightly loose

Pass 5 Jun 2018 176,847 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 159,563 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 159,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2016 141,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 May 2016 140,787 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2015 125,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2015 125,872 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 May 2014 108,376 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 108,001 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 89,705 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 69,843 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,977 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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AX08 CEN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AX08 CEN, 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 AX08 CEN registered?

AX08 CEN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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