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D20 TCL

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

203,241 mi
Last recorded203,241 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 TCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 203,241 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 203,240 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 195,792 miles

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

Central exhaust clamps corroded

undertrays fitted blocking view of testable items

Pass 17 Sep 2024 185,622 miles

secondary bonnet latch siezed

Fail 16 Sep 2024 185,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear tyres mis-shaping

secondary bonnet latch siezed

Pass 11 Sep 2023 180,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 173,312 miles

Alternator tensioner weak - causing steering to be heavier than expected

Offside Front floor pan undertray trim insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminating (0.1 (b))

Rear bump shock absorber - bump stops split

Pass 17 Sep 2021 165,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil level on min

Secondary bonnet latch siezed

Pass 10 Sep 2020 156,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 146,366 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 146,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 129,503 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 110,305 miles

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 110,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,860 miles

engine cover/under shields fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,231 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 78,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,277 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,738 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,516 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,273 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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D20 TCL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 D20 TCL, 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 D20 TCL registered?

D20 TCL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is D20 TCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D20 TCL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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