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CU08 LXL

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,601 mi
Last recorded155,601 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 155,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 152,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 149,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 146,391 miles

trigger point not met

Fail 5 Jan 2022 146,337 miles

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

trigger point not met

Pass 8 Jan 2021 140,844 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 140,843 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2019 136,420 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 130,940 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 120,819 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 Dec 2016 105,613 miles

Emission trigger point not met

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 99,514 miles

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,220 miles

front pads low inner edge

management light on dash

Pass 23 Dec 2013 69,856 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in side wall no cords or ply showing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,253 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,146 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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CU08 LXL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CU08 LXL, 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 CU08 LXL registered?

CU08 LXL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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