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DA08 VWR

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,467 mi
Last recorded148,467 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 VWR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 148,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 138,416 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 138,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 137,703 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 134,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 132,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 129,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 127,881 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 123,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 123,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 118,814 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 109,437 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 93,232 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 78,059 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,394 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 48,128 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,096 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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DA08 VWR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA08 VWR, 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 VWR is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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