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DG08 UBU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,897 mi
Last recorded168,897 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 UBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 168,897 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 168,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 167,110 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 156,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 156,416 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 148,573 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 148,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 140,479 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 136,081 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 136,080 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 130,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 130,780 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 123,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 123,640 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 116,087 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 116,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 107,613 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 107,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre splitting on sidewallls

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

Offside Front tyre splitting on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,977 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear seat

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 146,548 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 146,514 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,891 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 78,695 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 14 Apr 2012 62,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,666 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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DG08 UBU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DG08 UBU, 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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DG08 UBU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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