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DY58 SLV

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,977 mi
Last recorded169,977 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 SLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 169,977 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 167,236 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osf (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front both (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 165,119 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 160,522 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 156,059 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 152,047 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 146,100 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 135,398 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 135,372 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative missing (nsf suspension arm area) (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 125,666 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 125,441 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 112,227 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 112,224 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve broken (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,711 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 102,737 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 95,052 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,753 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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DY58 SLV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY58 SLV, 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 DY58 SLV registered?

DY58 SLV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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