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CE08 TAU

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,534 mi
Last recorded104,534 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 TAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 104,534 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 95,668 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 92,380 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 88,014 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 88,014 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 85,892 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 80,504 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 80,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,835 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 65,509 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,190 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,469 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,435 miles

engine management light on

surface cut outer wall n/s rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,935 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 37,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,254 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,807 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,979 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,850 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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CE08 TAU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CE08 TAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE08 TAU registered?

CE08 TAU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CE08 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 TAU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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