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EJ08 XFK

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,621 mi
Last recorded177,621 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XFK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 177,621 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 177,621 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 175,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 167,856 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Anti roll bar links worn

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front engine support bush worn

N/s/r tyre perished

O/s/f cv boot inner slight leak

Rear bump stops perished

Various rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 22 Jun 2022 155,530 miles

Damage to front tyres on outer side walls

Damage to plastic trim on o/s rear seat belt stalk

Fail 22 Jun 2022 155,530 miles

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

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

Damage to front tyres on outer side walls

Damage to plastic trim on o/s rear seat belt stalk

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 146,610 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 140,533 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc at n/s scored

Pass 27 Jun 2020 128,582 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 114,992 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 114,992 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 97,500 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 93,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,447 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 84,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,903 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,819 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 54,769 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 54,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Thin

Pass 31 Oct 2011 30,624 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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EJ08 XFK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ08 XFK, 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 EJ08 XFK registered?

EJ08 XFK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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