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EA08 XPZ

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

143,348 mi
Last recorded143,348 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2025 143,348 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

accident damage to front

body damage

exhaust rusty

rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Nov 2021 142,366 miles

Offside Front Lower bumper end slightly damaged

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

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

nearside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2021 142,361 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower bumper end slightly damaged

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

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

nearside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,243 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both outer fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear lamp unit slight damage

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 132,243 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both outer fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear lamp unit slight damage

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 121,968 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 121,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 110,473 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 110,473 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 95,550 miles

N/S front tyre may have been run flat. marks on inner side wall

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2016 82,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 May 2016 82,500 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 May 2015 69,865 miles

all four tyres have side wall repairs

rear left lamp slightly insecure

Fail 16 May 2015 69,864 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres have side wall repairs

rear left lamp slightly insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2014 59,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 59,420 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 53,399 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,861 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are worn close to limits

slight damage to nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,339 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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EA08 XPZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EA08 XPZ, 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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EA08 XPZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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