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DG08 UCO

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,407 mi
Last recorded159,407 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 UCO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 159,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 157,212 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 152,671 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 145,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 145,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 142,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroding on edges

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2020 138,712 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair - 16%

Fail 4 Nov 2020 138,711 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair - 16%

Pass 26 Oct 2019 134,468 miles

rear brake discs corroding on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2019 134,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs corroding on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2018 128,461 miles

smoke from exhaust but not excessive

Pass 14 Oct 2017 122,288 miles

offside rear brake disc corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2016 118,136 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 108,932 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,076 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 95,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 83,984 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 83,984 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,791 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 UCO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG08 UCO, 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 UCO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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