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EK08 VBC

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,530 mi
Last recorded151,530 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 VBC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 151,530 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 150,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 150,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 141,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body general corrisson

Pass 22 Aug 2023 136,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

REAR SUSPENSION GENREL CORRISSON ALL AROUND

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 132,494 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN ALL FRONT

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING

PLASTICE INDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

REAR BRAKES PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

SOME BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,862 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 126,862 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 122,725 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 122,717 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (tread 3 mm) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (tread 3-4 mm ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,001 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 120,373 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,146 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 94,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,133 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 81,133 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,548 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner shoulders

nsf wheel arch liner poor fit/condition

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,014 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,626 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 27,626 miles

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

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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EK08 VBC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EK08 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

EK08 VBC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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