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C9 XBA

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,052 mi
Last recorded178,052 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 XBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 178,052 miles

both front tyres on legal limit 1.6mm

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

rear brake discs lipped/worn

rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2026 178,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres on legal limit 1.6mm

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

rear brake discs lipped/worn

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 174,027 miles

both front upper link arm bushes perished/worn

front brake pads low/worn

rear brake pads low/worn

rear springs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2025 174,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front upper link arm bushes perished/worn

front brake pads low/worn

rear brake pads low/worn

rear springs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 169,732 miles

front brake pads low/worn

play n/s/f upper suspension link arm ball joint

Fail 6 Mar 2024 169,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake pads low/worn

play n/s/f upper suspension link arm ball joint

Pass 14 Mar 2023 165,261 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2022 160,652 miles

both front upper suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

Fail 9 Mar 2022 160,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front upper suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

Pass 16 Mar 2021 156,554 miles

both front n/s upper suspension link arms inner bushes perished/worn

both front o/s upper suspension link arms inner bushes perished/worn

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 152,293 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 144,922 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tailgate won't open from outside

n/s/r light unit corroded inside

Fail 23 Jan 2019 144,922 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tailgate won't open from outside

n/s/r light unit corroded inside

Pass 24 Jan 2018 136,876 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 123,161 miles

advise n/s mirror not fully secure

Fail 10 Jan 2017 123,161 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating front pads low (3.7.B.3)

advise n/s mirror not fully secure

Pass 7 Nov 2015 114,037 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 114,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 103,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear inner brake pads not seen

o/s/f inner wheel has been repaired

Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,252 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,771 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 56,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C9 XBA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C9 XBA, 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 C9 XBA registered?

C9 XBA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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