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HJ08 MVZ

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,835 mi
Last recorded146,835 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 MVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 146,835 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from sump nut or Sump seal, also some oil at back of engine near gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower oil sump damaged possibly due to incorrect jacking

under engine tray missing, causing adjacent trays to be loose and fastened with cable ties to secure.

Pass 8 Sep 2018 142,140 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 142,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 135,873 miles

Oil leak ()

under body covers fitted restricting full access for inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2016 129,163 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 129,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear arm chalked (2.5.B.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)

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

Engine man light on

Near side rear door damaged

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Forward (2.5.B.2b)

Slight play steering UJ

Pass 18 Jul 2015 118,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,217 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 109,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 101,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 101,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 84,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,773 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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HJ08 MVZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HJ08 MVZ, 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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HJ08 MVZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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