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E4 ABC

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,579 mi
Last recorded101,579 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 ABC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 101,579 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outer sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 99,608 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 99,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2024 97,977 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 97,976 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 94,684 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 90,322 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Mar 2022 90,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,632 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 85,623 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,808 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 82,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,725 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 70,236 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,390 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,865 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,206 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,828 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,143 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 28,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,723 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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E4 ABC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E4 ABC, 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 E4 ABC registered?

E4 ABC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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