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EK08 HXA

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,385 mi
Last recorded172,385 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 HXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 172,385 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 166,631 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 162,642 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 153,066 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Fail 1 Sep 2021 153,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 9 Sep 2020 141,233 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 127,879 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2018 117,558 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 117,558 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting fractured engine/transmission rear support saddle damaged (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 109,284 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2017 109,284 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,800 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,171 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,171 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,412 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,873 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,218 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres tread worn to 3mm

front brake discs slightly worn

front inner brake pads approx 70 percent worn

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EK08 HXA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EK08 HXA, 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 EK08 HXA registered?

EK08 HXA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is EK08 HXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 HXA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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