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C30 SWE

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,409 mi
Last recorded138,409 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC30 SWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 138,409 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2026 138,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 136,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 134,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,933 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 77,932 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,424 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 75,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inop

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 70,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear road wheel outer bead rim damaged

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Reverse light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2019 70,939 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splits in base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear road wheel outer bead rim damaged

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splits in base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 25 Sep 2019 70,939 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splits in base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam at beginning of retest nearside headlamp dipp light not working, but during retest began working, switched lamp on & off 3 times during retest, no further fault found (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear road wheel outer bead rim damaged

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splits in base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 21 Sep 2019 70,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splits in base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear road wheel outer bead rim damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high P.R.S adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splits in base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2018 68,707 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 68,702 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,486 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 106,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,485 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts in the sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner tread and has cuts in the sidewall and cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,720 miles

n/s front tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall

n/s rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall and is starting to wear on the inner tread

o/s rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,161 miles

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

n/s/f tyer has a deep cut not reach to the cord n/s/r tyer has a deep cut not reach to the cord

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,274 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,644 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,013 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 32,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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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C30 SWE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C30 SWE, 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 C30 SWE registered?

C30 SWE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is C30 SWE safe to buy?

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