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AY58 ZYJ

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,599 mi
Last recorded199,599 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ZYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 199,599 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 194,528 miles

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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 194,528 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to broken suspension (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 188,647 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 188,624 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 181,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 181,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 175,035 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 167,108 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 157,491 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 157,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 149,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

nsr tyre worn down to 3mm approx***225/50R17-94Y***

Fail 6 Nov 2015 149,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr tyre worn down to 3mm approx***225/50R17-94Y***

Pass 9 Oct 2014 137,643 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 125,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank appears damp but no sign on a leak

rear brake discs and pads worn

windscreen cracked across lower edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 110,812 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 91,128 miles

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

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

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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AY58 ZYJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AY58 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

AY58 ZYJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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