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DA08 KGF

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

225,194 mi
Last recorded225,194 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 KGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 225,194 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Slightly Moved out of its Location

Vechile Heavy Under sealed

Pass 24 Apr 2024 217,191 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 26 Apr 2023 206,500 miles

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

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 205,352 miles

Front Lower ns+os front, bushes split/worn (no play)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension/light level sensor snapped

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os ( osr worn on inner edge,almost bald) (5.2.3 (e))

puffing noise from engine on idle, suspect possible injector seal

Fail 7 Sep 2021 205,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault +traction control (1.6 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns+os torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower ns+os front, bushes split/worn (no play)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension/light level sensor snapped

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os ( osr worn on inner edge,almost bald) (5.2.3 (e))

puffing noise from engine on idle, suspect possible injector seal

Pass 15 Sep 2020 201,633 miles

High level brake inop warning intermittent on dash, operational

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (no cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 201,633 miles

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

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

High level brake inop warning intermittent on dash, operational

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (no cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 198,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, tyre also wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

offside rear heat shield dropped onto exhaust back box

rear brake pads crumbling

Fail 2 Sep 2019 198,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, tyre also wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

offside rear heat shield dropped onto exhaust back box

rear brake pads crumbling

Pass 31 Jul 2018 187,208 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 187,208 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 168,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both top bushes. (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 168,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both top bushes. (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 148,832 miles

n.s.r tyre wearing uneven and slightly cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2015 129,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 109,972 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear valve stems perished.

Unable to record exhaust emissions due to low output.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 90,965 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,942 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,461 miles

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

unable to obtain emmision reading

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 KGF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA08 KGF, 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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DA08 KGF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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