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EIL 89

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,229 mi
Last recorded116,229 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIL 89
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 116,229 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 116,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 114,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 111,451 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 111,451 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 108,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits in sidewall on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 108,739 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (235 40 18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits in sidewall on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 105,830 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 102,447 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 102,447 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 100,109 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 94,933 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 94,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,128 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both bald on inner edges but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 75,128 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both bald on inner edges but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,831 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,631 miles

Cuts/splits in n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stone chips all over windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2015 52,631 miles

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

Cuts/splits in n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stone chips all over windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,073 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 28,661 miles

uneven wear to nearside front tyre on inner part of tread

Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,892 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,465 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 16,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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EIL 89 is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EIL 89, 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 EIL 89 registered?

EIL 89 is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is EIL 89 safe to buy?

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