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DE08 DHA

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,941 mi
Last recorded74,941 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 DHA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 74,941 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 68,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 62,944 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 57,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 52,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,042 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 46,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 41,782 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,157 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 38,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 34,219 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,808 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,886 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seats fitted rear seat belts not checked

Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,088 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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 28,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 10 Mar 2014 25,942 miles

nearside rear tyre tearing within the tread pattern

offside rear tyre tearing within the tread pattern

Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,539 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 20,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,175 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,983 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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DE08 DHA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE08 DHA, 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 DE08 DHA registered?

DE08 DHA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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