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CP08 ERU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,875 mi
Last recorded167,875 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 ERU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 167,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 163,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear subframe corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 152,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 150,271 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 149,659 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 149,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 127,927 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,420 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,253 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 76,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 68,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 51,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emisions so clean they do not register

Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,580 miles

emisions so clean they do not register

Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,591 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 43,538 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 39,762 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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CP08 ERU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CP08 ERU, 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 CP08 ERU registered?

CP08 ERU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is CP08 ERU safe to buy?

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