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CK08 KBU

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,339 mi
Last recorded191,339 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 KBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 191,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 191,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 172,882 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 158,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 151,620 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil on undertray, unable to see cause from above or below because of covers, suspect possibly diesel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank is deformed.

Fail 4 Oct 2021 151,620 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil on undertray, unable to see cause from above or below because of covers, suspect possibly diesel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank is deformed.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 146,008 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,159 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front screen is cracked and only just acceptable.

There are nails in the treads of the rear tyres.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,107 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 122,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,026 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 110,026 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,886 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke, but not to the extent to obscure the vision of other road users

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,273 miles

Covers for brake reservoir & battery are missing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank has collapsed.

Rear tyres are wearing unevenly & are getting close to the limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 87,273 miles

Covers for brake reservoir & battery are missing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank has collapsed.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres are wearing unevenly & are getting close to the limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,472 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,472 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,893 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 64,893 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,154 miles

Rear tyres slightly deformed

fuel tank pushed in

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,306 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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CK08 KBU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK08 KBU, 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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CK08 KBU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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