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HJ08 UMX

2008 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,334 mi
Last recorded187,334 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UMX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 187,334 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 173,662 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 173,547 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2023 160,342 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 146,185 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 216,262 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,562 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 119,670 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 119,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 184,984 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 114,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,885 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,483 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 82,684 miles

advice to change both front tyres & n/s/rear tyre.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,529 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,619 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,870 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 UMX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ08 UMX, 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 HJ08 UMX registered?

HJ08 UMX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is HJ08 UMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ08 UMX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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