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DS08 ULV

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,591 mi
Last recorded93,591 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 ULV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 93,591 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 81,599 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 81,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 73,820 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower rear arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,390 miles

Both Rear Tyres Excessively Stepped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 64,386 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Tyres Excessively Stepped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F Tyre Bold On Inner Edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,127 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,213 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 ULV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ULV, 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 ULV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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