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HG08 VWS

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,912 mi
Last recorded144,912 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 VWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 144,912 miles

Nearside Rear quater light glass missing

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general areas of body and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 144,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear quater light glass missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general areas of body and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 138,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement minor perishing to all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several minor areas of body and underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 133,686 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door cannot be opened from outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

bootlid button defective but can still gain acess using keyfob

Pass 4 Feb 2020 129,760 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 129,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 123,991 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))

nsr and osf tyres sidewalls perished cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,211 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre small cut on outer wall

under cover fitted some component can not b checked

Fail 17 Jan 2018 119,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre small cut on outer wall

under cover fitted some component can not b checked

Pass 5 Nov 2016 114,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 107,980 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint has slight play

front brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 98,663 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,148 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)

no peak detected

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,098 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,155 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)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 50,823 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 VWS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

HG08 VWS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is HG08 VWS safe to buy?

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