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HG08 PVD

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,004 mi
Last recorded185,004 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 PVD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 185,004 miles

both rear shockers slightly damp-

Pass 13 Apr 2023 178,624 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 170,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 161,330 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 152,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 143,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 143,754 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 132,795 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 132,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 123,322 miles

eml light is on

front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 29 Apr 2017 123,322 miles

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

eml light is on

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 6 May 2016 112,871 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 112,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 96,008 miles

front wipers smeary

Fail 30 May 2015 96,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers smeary

Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,741 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 86,741 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 74,965 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 16 May 2012 64,510 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 50,447 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 May 2011 50,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 PVD is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PVD, 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 PVD registered?

HG08 PVD is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is HG08 PVD safe to buy?

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