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DF08 EBU

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,761 mi
Last recorded165,761 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 EBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 165,761 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 164,980 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 164,975 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 161,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 158,361 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 158,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 148,392 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 148,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 145,514 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 133,974 miles

emission too clean to detect readings

Fail 12 Mar 2018 133,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emission too clean to detect readings

Pass 20 May 2017 125,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 101,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fited

Pass 27 May 2015 83,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,001 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 70,998 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,924 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,001 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 26,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 26,127 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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DF08 EBU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF08 EBU, 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 DF08 EBU registered?

DF08 EBU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is DF08 EBU safe to buy?

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