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DS08 DVW

2008 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,066 mi
Last recorded142,066 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 DVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 142,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Oct 2025 142,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2024 135,406 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2024 135,394 miles

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 Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2023 127,388 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY DETERIORATED AND WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering feels heavy

Pass 18 Oct 2022 118,335 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE, FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

STEERING HEAVY

Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside, getting low across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bushes Near and Offside deteriorates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside, heavily worn on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 103,576 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 103,576 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,645 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,670 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,255 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2014 68,078 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,886 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,764 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 25,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,370 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 DVW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

DS08 DVW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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