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DK08 XHL

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

174,269 mi
Last recorded174,269 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XHL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 174,269 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 174,269 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 170,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 170,627 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 160,941 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 135,599 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 134,587 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 132,587 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 132,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 117,048 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 117,048 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,047 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 101,045 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,711 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,073 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 86,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 73,845 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes are perished.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,093 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limits on inside edges almost down to coords 225/50/17

offside front tyre worn to limits on inside edges almost down to coords 225/50/17

Fail 8 Nov 2014 64,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn to limits on inside edges almost down to coords 225/50/17

offside front tyre worn to limits on inside edges almost down to coords 225/50/17

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,264 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 50,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,019 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,943 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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DK08 XHL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DK08 XHL, 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 DK08 XHL registered?

DK08 XHL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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