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DS08 DVT

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,332 mi
Last recorded143,332 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 DVT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 143,332 miles

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

slight under-body corrosion

tyres perishing

Fail 2 Dec 2025 143,332 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

slight under-body corrosion

tyres perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2024 134,439 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 134,353 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 124,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 111,424 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 111,424 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,642 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both front sidewalls and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine undertrays insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2021 105,713 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,179 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,482 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,476 miles

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

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 21 Jun 2017 82,473 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,063 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 75,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge and sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,651 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,686 miles

n/s/f tyre worn oin inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,357 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,682 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,838 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

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 DVT is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVT, 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 DVT registered?

DS08 DVT is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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