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EY08 XDS

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,838 mi
Last recorded215,838 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 XDS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 215,838 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 207,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 207,772 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 201,878 miles

Engine light staying on

Fail 2 Apr 2024 201,878 miles

Engine light staying on

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 199,119 miles

MiL indicating a fault

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 193,510 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 182,116 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 176,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 168,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 162,088 miles

EML on

clutch/duel mass noise

Pass 28 Mar 2017 155,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 148,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 142,791 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 138,525 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 138,451 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 124,466 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 104,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,276 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre getting low.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 86,276 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre getting low.

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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EY08 XDS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EY08 XDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY08 XDS registered?

EY08 XDS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is EY08 XDS safe to buy?

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