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DA57 OEB

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,036 mi
Last recorded196,036 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 OEB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 196,036 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 196,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 190,299 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 190,282 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 167,995 miles

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

drivers sunvisor not securing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 167,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers sunvisor not securing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 147,497 miles

Offside Front lower arm gaiter split

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 123,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 123,657 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 102,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 May 2014 102,931 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 May 2013 79,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 21 May 2012 59,385 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,645 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 57,645 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,578 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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DA57 OEB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA57 OEB, 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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DA57 OEB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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