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HIB 920

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,356 mi
Last recorded146,356 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIB 920
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2026 146,356 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2026 146,356 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 141,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE, PERISHING & FEATHERING ON EDGE 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 141,603 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE TO CORDS 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE, PERISHING & FEATHERING ON EDGE 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 137,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE, PERISHING & FEATHERING ON EDGE 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 132,153 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 132,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING & FEATHERING ON EDGE 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 127,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING & FEATHERING ON EDGE 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 121,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FEATHERING ON EDGES 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 121,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FEATHERING ON EDGES 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 116,570 miles

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

small chip in screen

Fail 11 Sep 2020 116,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

small chip in screen

Pass 10 Oct 2019 111,983 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 106,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 235/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,370 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,011 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 98,953 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 94,902 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

The center exhaust clamp is badly corroded and its started to come apart.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 94,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 40R 18 95w (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover and under trays fitted

The center exhaust clamp is badly corroded and its started to come apart.

The other tyres are quiet worn on the inner edges too.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 91,264 miles

emissions to clean to record result

Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,863 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 79,041 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 69,990 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,076 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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HIB 920 is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HIB 920, 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 HIB 920 registered?

HIB 920 is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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