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DV08 ZVH

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

174,917 mi
Last recorded174,917 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 ZVH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 174,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front advanced corrosion to both front outer wings only just passed test ,recommend a repair

Front corrosion to nearside and offside front inner wings

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis rails

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to nearside of screen only just passed test ,recommend it to be replaced (3.2 (a) (i))

advanced corrosion to rear suspension sub-frame

corrosion to both fuel tank straps

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 27 Sep 2024 171,275 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 159,092 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 158,747 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 145,623 miles

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2021 142,547 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 127,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 127,605 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,456 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 117,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 105,438 miles

Both rear tyres have worn unevenly on inside edges.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 105,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres have worn unevenly on inside edges.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,175 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 80,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,858 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 70,858 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,970 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 52,637 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,027 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,397 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 33,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DV08 ZVH is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DV08 ZVH, 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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DV08 ZVH is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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