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EF08 UYX

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,538 mi
Last recorded190,538 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 UYX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 190,538 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS and OS inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 190,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS and OS inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 172,125 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS top arms (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS and OS inner (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 172,125 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS top arms (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS and OS inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 163,577 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 162,733 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 151,951 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 140,900 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 133,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 123,957 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 117,829 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit markers

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 5 Jul 2011 117,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn close to limit markers

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

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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EF08 UYX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF08 UYX, 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 EF08 UYX registered?

EF08 UYX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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