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AX08 EGU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,285 mi
Last recorded141,285 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 EGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 141,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover deteriorated but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover deteriorated but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge heavily scalloped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 141,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/4517 nail/screw in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover deteriorated but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover deteriorated but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge heavily scalloped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 133,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/4517 screw in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover deteriorated but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/cover deteriorated but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 133,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 125,913 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect bump stop/cover deteriorated but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/4517 inner edge heavily scalloped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect bump stop/cover deteriorated but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge heavily scalloped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 125,913 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect bump stop/cover deteriorated but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/4517 inner edge heavily scalloped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect bump stop/cover deteriorated but not effecting performance (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge heavily scalloped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 115,524 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 107,352 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 101,730 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 101,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 94,167 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 94,134 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,862 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,605 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,953 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,320 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,993 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,746 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2012 38,030 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,666 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 29,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 EGU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AX08 EGU, 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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AX08 EGU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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