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DS08 CWZ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,028 mi
Last recorded148,028 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 CWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 148,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 148,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 141,901 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 141,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 135,822 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 135,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 128,703 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 120,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 120,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 110,287 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,047 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on, pads OK.

under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,559 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 94,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 86,249 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 76,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 76,923 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,493 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,548 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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DS08 CWZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS08 CWZ, 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 DS08 CWZ registered?

DS08 CWZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is DS08 CWZ safe to buy?

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