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DB08 ARB

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,689 mi
Last recorded80,689 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB08 ARB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion all underneath

Pass 24 Jul 2025 80,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,681 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 78,778 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 77,956 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 77,492 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 77,492 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,672 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 76,672 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 75,256 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 72,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 68,928 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,518 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 48,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,502 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,864 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 27,636 miles

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

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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DB08 ARB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DB08 ARB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB08 ARB registered?

DB08 ARB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is DB08 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB08 ARB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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