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DG08 VZP

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

174,837 mi
Last recorded174,837 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VZP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 174,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 167,187 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front disc pitted and front pads low

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rear pads low rear disc pitted

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted to the car .covers on sills both sides can not be viwed . Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2023 160,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front disc pitted and front pads low

rear pads low rear disc pitted

under tray fitted to the car .covers on sills both sides can not be viwed .

Pass 20 Nov 2021 160,635 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 160,635 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 154,805 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 142,310 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 134,761 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 126,559 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 123,060 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 114,346 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 107,154 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,074 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 82,118 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 82,117 miles

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 68,955 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,809 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 VZP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

DG08 VZP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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