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CV08 PHA

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

180,011 mi
Last recorded180,011 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 PHA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 180,011 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 165,134 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 152,833 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 152,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 144,191 miles

slight play in n/s/f track rod end (advising)

suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside front

suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front

windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone a

windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone a

Fail 30 Mar 2018 144,191 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play in N/S/F Track rod end (advising)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 144,162 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen (advising)

slight play in N/S/F Track rod end (advising)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 130,272 miles

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

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

slight fluctuating on nearside front brake

Fail 12 Apr 2017 130,272 miles

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

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

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

slight fluctuating on nearside front brake

Pass 17 Mar 2016 122,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint straight (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 112,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge,possibly tracking?

Offside rear tyre tread is worn on inner edge,possibly tracking?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 102,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Noise from offside front of engine,possibly loose air intake pipe in to filter box?

Offside headlamp dipped pattern is poor.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 89,569 miles

Both rear tyres treads are wearing on inner edges.

Child's seat fitted (badly) to mearside rear seat.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Noise at front,possibly air intake ducting is loose onto air filter box?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 89,569 miles

Both rear tyres treads are wearing on inner edges.

Child's seat fitted (badly) to mearside rear seat.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Noise at front,possibly air intake ducting is loose onto air filter box?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,868 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 77,868 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 62,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,400 miles

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

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

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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CV08 PHA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CV08 PHA, 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 CV08 PHA registered?

CV08 PHA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is CV08 PHA safe to buy?

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