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EX58 VDE

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

288,627 mi
Last recorded288,627 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 VDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 288,627 miles

Brake Pad Warning Lamp Illuminated

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 281,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 273,448 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 273,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 268,952 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 268,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 263,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 263,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 248,716 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush has split on the nearside front upper suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush has split on the offside front upper suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper The rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 234,167 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 220,161 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 206,187 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 185,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 154,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 154,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 133,038 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 115,567 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 115,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 97,616 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 97,616 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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EX58 VDE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX58 VDE, 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 EX58 VDE registered?

EX58 VDE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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