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HF08 EHX

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,941 mi
Last recorded164,941 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 EHX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 164,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 164,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 158,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 151,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 134,752 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 134,749 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 128,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joiner (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 123,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 109,745 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 103,981 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 103,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 95,135 miles

engine covers fitted restricting view

engine management light on

clean emissions test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 76,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front door can only be unlocked manually with the key to open the door electric lock is faulty

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

emissions to clean to register

top and bottom engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2016 76,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high prs done kd (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

emissions to clean to register

top and bottom engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,132 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,894 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 55,831 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 55,831 miles

Centre Front Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,969 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,655 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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HF08 EHX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HF08 EHX, 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 HF08 EHX registered?

HF08 EHX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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