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EF08 XAP

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,533 mi
Last recorded133,533 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XAP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 133,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering slightly stiff

covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2024 125,199 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2023 118,005 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 118,003 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 116,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 113,803 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 110,956 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 110,955 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 245/40 Y18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 101,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 92,595 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,412 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,071 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,195 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,414 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 55,414 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 45,196 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 45,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2011 30,597 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,098 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 28,083 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 XAP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

EF08 XAP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is EF08 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 XAP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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