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EK58 AEA

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,112 mi
Last recorded166,112 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 AEA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2025 166,112 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel cooler area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both main beam bulbs fitted incorrectly

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 165,072 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 159,877 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front heavy knocking from suspension, unable to locate any play within suspension components.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall ( various cuts ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavy on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both back box clamps, system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 159,856 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary type cap, inadequate seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front heavy knocking from suspension, unable to locate any play within suspension components.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall ( various cuts ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavy on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both back box clamps, system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 148,391 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 141,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 135,498 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 127,280 miles

both rear exhaust clamps corroded and snaped

Pass 19 Oct 2016 124,563 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,432 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,110 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,469 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 60,993 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,993 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,757 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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EK58 AEA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EK58 AEA, 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 EK58 AEA registered?

EK58 AEA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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