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AY08 XPP

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,453 mi
Last recorded205,453 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XPP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 205,453 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 205,279 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 200,587 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 200,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 196,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2017 196,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 175,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 129,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 129,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,520 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 84,518 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,169 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,171 miles

front brake balance out 21% ,brake service req

Pass 11 Feb 2011 61,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY08 XPP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AY08 XPP, 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 AY08 XPP registered?

AY08 XPP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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