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DG08 VYN

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,353 mi
Last recorded160,353 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VYN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 160,353 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 150,989 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 140,467 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 140,467 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 140,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner arm as marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2020 124,002 miles

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

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

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2019 114,320 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 114,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,778 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,062 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 85,479 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 72,848 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 72,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,805 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,220 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,733 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads on wear limit

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,783 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 VYN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VYN, 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 DG08 VYN registered?

DG08 VYN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is DG08 VYN safe to buy?

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