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DY08 MKV

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,866 mi
Last recorded99,866 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 MKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 99,866 miles

rear axle rusty

slight bind o/s front brake

Fail 18 Jun 2026 99,865 miles

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

rear axle rusty

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 18 Jun 2025 96,122 miles

rear frame rusty

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2024 93,098 miles

rear frame surface corrosion

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2024 93,096 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear frame surface corrosion

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2023 89,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jun 2023 89,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,605 miles

rear axle rusty

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jun 2022 86,605 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))

rear axle rusty

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2021 82,596 miles

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

too clean too record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2020 78,480 miles

both rear and o/s front tyres feathering on edges

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2020 78,477 miles

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

both rear and o/s front tyres feathering on edges

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,232 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

rear tyres wearing inner edges

suspension rusty

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Jun 2019 73,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

rear tyres wearing inner edges

suspension rusty

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,772 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers/undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 66,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers/undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,948 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Jun 2017 60,948 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,345 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,246 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,753 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 33,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres cracking between tread

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,080 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,900 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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DY08 MKV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DY08 MKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 MKV registered?

DY08 MKV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is DY08 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 MKV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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