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DK08 XJD

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,241 mi
Last recorded150,241 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 XJD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 150,241 miles

Front Lower both front lower suspension arms outer slightly touching

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 150,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner and tyre tread on limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush in lower suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush in lower suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner wall and read on limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlight cloudy , image just made out (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt receiver damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 140,117 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 131,750 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 121,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle shroud damaged and part missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside and nearside front shocker lower bushes starting to separate ( part of lower arm not shocker ) (5.3.2 (c))

boot switch not working, boot still opens with switch inside of car

fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose

power steering seems stiff but still operating

Fail 26 Apr 2023 120,657 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced boot light working but very faint (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle shroud damaged and part missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside and nearside front shocker lower bushes starting to separate ( part of lower arm not shocker ) (5.3.2 (c))

boot switch not working, boot still opens with switch inside of car

fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose

power steering seems stiff but still operating

Pass 22 Apr 2022 104,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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))

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

rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 1 May 2021 98,561 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 89,568 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

under tray and sill coves fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,390 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,905 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,115 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,285 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,697 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre inner tread scrubbed

Fail 9 Mar 2015 61,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/r tyre inner tread scrubbed

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,717 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,299 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,533 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 32,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre cracking in tread

osr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,981 miles

nsr tyre cracking in tread

osr tyre cracking in tread

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 XJD is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XJD, 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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DK08 XJD is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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