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EL54 TOB

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,931 mi
Last recorded164,931 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL54 TOB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 164,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 153,731 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2025 153,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2024 143,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 133,361 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 133,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 121,221 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Fail 27 Jul 2022 121,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 29 Oct 2021 116,787 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 109,857 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 105,013 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 97,246 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,057 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 85,075 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 69,402 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,454 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,860 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,822 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)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 33,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EL54 TOB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EL54 TOB, 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 EL54 TOB registered?

EL54 TOB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is EL54 TOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL54 TOB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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