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HJ08 RYM

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,273 mi
Last recorded181,273 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 RYM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 181,273 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 168,200 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 163,759 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 153,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 144,951 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 141,201 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 132,317 miles

Cover for fuel filter undertray side panel missing.

General slight wear/splitting to all front lower suspension bushes no play found during test.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Winter snow tyres on rear axle only

Pass 6 Dec 2018 123,404 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 123,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 109,152 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 94,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 94,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 81,271 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 6 Dec 2014 70,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 48,261 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,746 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 RYM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ08 RYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ08 RYM registered?

HJ08 RYM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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