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EC05 TON

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

216,475 mi
Last recorded216,475 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC05 TON
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 216,475 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre In tread ()

Offside Front Bumper damaged, but unlikely to cause harm

Pass 25 Nov 2024 205,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 205,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 202,816 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 193,849 miles

Front sun strip fitted

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

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

Offside Front brake disc shield loose

Fail 3 Aug 2023 193,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed and twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced and not working intermittenly (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front sun strip fitted

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

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

Offside Front brake disc shield loose

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 183,614 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 174,022 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 158,502 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 152,947 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 151,007 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 149,087 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 146,786 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 144,056 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 141,100 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 138,548 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 135,554 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 119,239 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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EC05 TON is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EC05 TON, 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 EC05 TON registered?

EC05 TON is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is EC05 TON safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC05 TON shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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