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CX08 VTE

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

237,078 mi
Last recorded237,078 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VTE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 237,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 234,478 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 234,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 198,678 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 198,678 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 197,027 miles

Emissions not tested due to black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective EGR cooler pipe removed (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 173,980 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 141,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 126,245 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 109,026 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 90,501 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 90,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s rear brake discs slightly corroded

underbody trys fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2012 55,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Underbody trims fitted preventing full inpection

Fail 17 Mar 2011 38,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Underbody trims fitted preventing full inpection

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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CX08 VTE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX08 VTE, 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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CX08 VTE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is CX08 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 VTE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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