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DS08 DWJ

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,598 mi
Last recorded152,598 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 DWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 152,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 143,031 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 143,031 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 134,098 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 134,097 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 125,894 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 125,894 miles

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

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 Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Reversing lights inop

Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,410 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 118,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,624 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 111,624 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 91,681 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 91,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust front pipe clamps badly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,184 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 82,184 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,519 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,253 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,243 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking in tread

osr tyre cracking in tread

Fail 14 Aug 2012 49,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,088 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,590 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,590 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,417 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 DWJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DWJ, 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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DS08 DWJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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