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CV08 XFB

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,181 mi
Last recorded147,181 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XFB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 147,181 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs + offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Hub located joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe is corroded / swollen

Pass 28 Jul 2025 144,423 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer C V boot not secured correctly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very inner edge and wall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe swollen / corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 140,008 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 140,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb was insecure / not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 134,233 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 129,796 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 129,794 miles

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 113,578 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 108,455 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 102,303 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 102,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 94,306 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 23 May 2018 94,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 73,024 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 650,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 650,208 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 51,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,700 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,000 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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CV08 XFB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

CV08 XFB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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