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E4 RUM

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

179,508 mi
Last recorded179,508 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 RUM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 179,508 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 18 Sep 2025 171,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 161,054 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 156,701 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 153,211 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 149,310 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 147,211 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 144,874 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 141,458 miles

undertrays engine covers

Pass 19 Sep 2017 138,710 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 118,025 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Sep 2015 112,508 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 109,579 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 109,579 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 104,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 93,885 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,584 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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 RUM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E4 RUM, 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 RUM registered?

E4 RUM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is E4 RUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 RUM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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