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DE02 VAL

2008 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,526 mi
Last recorded116,526 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 116,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 108,121 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 102,584 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 102,584 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 95,357 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 95,357 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 91,796 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 91,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 87,272 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 84,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,956 miles

Nearside 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 20 Aug 2018 72,762 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 66,157 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,742 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,591 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 42,405 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,405 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,347 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,109 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 28,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 20,785 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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DE02 VAL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DE02 VAL, 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 DE02 VAL registered?

DE02 VAL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is DE02 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 VAL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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