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HG08 PLX

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,437 mi
Last recorded150,437 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 PLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 150,437 miles

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

central exhaust silencer corroding

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Aug 2024 150,422 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

central exhaust silencer corroding

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 7 Aug 2023 142,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 arm to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage detected on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal slowly goes to floor when pressed but servo still working

Fail 4 Jul 2023 141,944 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring on outer face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal slowly goes to the floor when pressed but servo is working

central exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2022 133,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on outer tread detected (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected

Pass 25 Jun 2021 124,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 115,165 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded and pitted

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 105,263 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))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 92,454 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,045 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 78,390 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 78,384 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 70,301 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 58,639 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,639 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,926 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,502 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 44,502 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 Jul 2011 37,884 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,648 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 PLX 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 75%.

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 HG08 PLX, 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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HG08 PLX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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