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AY58 HDZ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

265,036 mi
Last recorded265,036 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 HDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 265,036 miles

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

Under & Over shield preventing inspection of components

Fail 26 Sep 2025 265,033 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

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

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

Under & Over shield preventing inspection of components

Pass 8 Oct 2024 247,979 miles

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

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

n/s inner gearbox joint play

Fail 25 Sep 2024 247,973 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

n/s inner gearbox joint play

Pass 22 Sep 2023 229,176 miles

Nearside Driveshaft Bearing has play in gearbox

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 229,166 miles

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

Nearside Driveshaft Bearing has play in gearbox

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 214,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 201,871 miles

both front tyres on 2m

ns rear tyre on 3m and out of shape inner edge

ofs rear tyre on 3m

slight knock vibration threw steering

Pass 6 Jul 2020 193,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 13 May 2019 179,991 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 166,827 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 153,633 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 137,864 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 137,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 122,843 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 107,881 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,822 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 31 Aug 2011 71,376 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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AY58 HDZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AY58 HDZ, 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 AY58 HDZ registered?

AY58 HDZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AY58 HDZ safe to buy?

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