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DG08 VZX

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,063 mi
Last recorded178,063 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VZX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 178,063 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 163,786 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 160,430 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 160,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 160,114 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 160,114 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 156,744 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 156,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 151,231 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2022 151,231 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))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 137,941 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2020 130,078 miles

slight bind o/s rear wheel

surface corrosion rear subframe

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2020 130,078 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

mil light on

slight bind o/s rear wheel

surface corrosion rear subframe

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slight bind both rear wheels

Fail 6 Feb 2019 116,565 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slight bind both rear wheels

Pass 5 Feb 2018 97,571 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,532 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 71,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,619 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,803 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cuts/cracks to inner sidewalls of both front tyres

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cuts/cracks to inner sidewalls of both front tyres

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,043 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 31,396 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,396 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 VZX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 VZX registered?

DG08 VZX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is DG08 VZX safe to buy?

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