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C5 RKJ

2008 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,229 mi
Last recorded78,229 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 RKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 78,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 76,153 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 69,872 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 69,872 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,969 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 65,342 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 59,942 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 59,932 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 57,013 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 54,639 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 34,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Front door damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,198 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 21,856 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 16,452 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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C5 RKJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RKJ, 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 RKJ registered?

C5 RKJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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