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EA58 KAU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,829 mi
Last recorded171,829 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 KAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 171,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 171,829 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 170,816 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 170,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 163,533 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 158,154 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2021 150,648 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 145,609 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 145,557 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 135,531 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 120,614 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 107,848 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Dec 2015 94,672 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,876 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 83,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 70,382 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,109 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 20 Dec 2012 56,109 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,442 miles

front discs and pads worn

near side rear tyre has nail in tread

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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EA58 KAU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA58 KAU, 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 EA58 KAU registered?

EA58 KAU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is EA58 KAU safe to buy?

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