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DF08 ZFN

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

137,717 mi
Last recorded137,717 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 ZFN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 137,717 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp Cracked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering System Slightly Stiff

Pass 15 Mar 2022 125,141 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 124,836 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 118,599 miles

After market exhaust pipe fitted and pipe is rattling on spare wheel carrier.

Engine very noisy when revved up for emissions.

Fail 9 Mar 2021 118,330 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative head light leveling device indicates fault on dash (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner track rod ball joint excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split in several places (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

after market exhaust pipe fitted and pipe is rattling on spare wheel carrier

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine very noisy when revved up for emissions

Pass 10 Mar 2020 108,541 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 108,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn mark yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 89,927 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 89,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear front arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear front arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,835 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 88,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,172 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 82,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,539 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 72,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.40.18 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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 ZFN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZFN, 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 ZFN registered?

DF08 ZFN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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