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CY08 SPU

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

229,753 mi
Last recorded229,753 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 SPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 229,753 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2023 229,753 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 220,525 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2022 220,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 214,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 202,020 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 188,265 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 188,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 173,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 158,958 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 145,560 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 133,255 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 118,563 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 103,623 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 90,743 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 74,050 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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CY08 SPU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CY08 SPU, 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 CY08 SPU registered?

CY08 SPU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CY08 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 SPU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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