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C5 NDW

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,522 mi
Last recorded147,522 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 NDW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 147,522 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg/suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 145,910 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 145,910 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 144,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rearward arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear lamp unit lens damaged

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 142,633 miles

Exhaust heatshielding loose

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear lamp unit lens slightly damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2021 140,715 miles

Exhaust heatshielding loose

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 138,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 134,044 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate is loose

Pass 1 Nov 2018 131,445 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 128,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 128,378 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 2016 120,587 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,045 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 102,339 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 97,349 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 85,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,780 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,441 miles

n/s/r tyre inner tread edge bald.

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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C5 NDW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 C5 NDW, 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 C5 NDW registered?

C5 NDW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is C5 NDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 NDW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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