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DA08 DXY

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,350 mi
Last recorded124,350 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DXY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 124,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 120,366 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 115,665 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 110,138 miles

all under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2022 110,138 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

all under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,015 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 98,236 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,247 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,436 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,726 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,406 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 62,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear shock absorbers poor damping. o/s sun visor sequring clip broken

Pass 10 May 2014 56,410 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2013 47,106 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)

abs light on

Fail 6 May 2013 47,106 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

abs light on

Pass 21 Apr 2012 35,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2011 27,419 miles

Nearside front wiper starting to smear windscreen

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,419 miles

Nearside front wiper starting to smear windscreen

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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DA08 DXY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DA08 DXY, 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 DA08 DXY registered?

DA08 DXY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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