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DE58 XZV

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,191 mi
Last recorded187,191 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 XZV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 187,191 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 183,082 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 177,527 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 176,830 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 166,491 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2020 141,438 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 132,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 123,933 miles

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

rear brake discs lipped

slight bind nsf wheel

Fail 28 Dec 2017 123,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs lipped

slight bind nsf wheel

Fail 19 Dec 2017 123,726 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 112,219 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2016 112,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Bonnet covers fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 96,583 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 83,876 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 74,752 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

the engine management lamp is on

Pass 21 Dec 2012 68,285 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,902 miles

Front tyres 3/3/4 mm and worn on edges

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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DE58 XZV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE58 XZV, 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 DE58 XZV registered?

DE58 XZV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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