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C7 DPE

2008 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,917 mi
Last recorded89,917 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 DPE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 89,917 miles

Exhaust front flexi is deteriorated.

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both ball joint covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both ball joint covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield is insecure.

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 87,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 84,232 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 84,232 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 82,594 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 81,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,685 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,500 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,802 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 63,060 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 63,060 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 58,057 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 58,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,258 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,844 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 47,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,494 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,997 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 31,997 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front brake lower then o/f slight grab on brake test o/k on front balance

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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C7 DPE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C7 DPE, 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 C7 DPE registered?

C7 DPE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is C7 DPE safe to buy?

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