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HG08 EFJ

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,120 mi
Last recorded167,120 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 EFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 167,120 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 161,739 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 161,724 miles

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

Engine very fumy

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF lower curved arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower curved arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 157,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front n/s/f upper and lower suspension arm bushes perished

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

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

Offside Front upper and lower suspension arm bushes perished

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

advise exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2021 149,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 149,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 143,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 138,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall is showing signs of damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose is starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose is starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust section has minor corrosion, not currently causing a leak.

Pass 21 May 2018 135,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front discs lipped

nearside front upper rear suspension arm - bush perished

Pass 27 May 2017 129,740 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 117,098 miles

Rear tyres perished on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 105,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 89,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 72,763 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,941 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,128 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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HG08 EFJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HG08 EFJ, 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 HG08 EFJ registered?

HG08 EFJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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