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HB51 HEL

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,286 mi
Last recorded149,286 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB51 HEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 149,286 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front wing arches corroded, both sides

rear exhaust box skin cover corroded/ deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2025 149,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball jont (5.3.4 (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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front wing arches corroded, both sides

rear exhaust box skin cover corroded/ deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2024 144,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2023 137,754 miles

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))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 133,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 128,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 127,039 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 124,558 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 116,800 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2017 108,772 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 108,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 99,399 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)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,797 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 88,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,890 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 19 Mar 2013 65,135 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 53,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,420 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,167 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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HB51 HEL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 HB51 HEL, 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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HB51 HEL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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