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HJ08 VPU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,314 mi
Last recorded148,314 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 VPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 148,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 129,993 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 127,191 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 127,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 125,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 114,097 miles

both the front road wheel inner rims are slightly distorted

nearside front tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Fail 13 Nov 2020 114,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both the front road wheel inner rims are slightly distorted

nearside front tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 16 May 2019 99,193 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,037 miles

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

all plastic under body protection pannels loose n/side

Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,451 miles

Nail in OSR tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,665 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 79,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,535 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,078 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2013 53,054 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,150 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,485 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 VPU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel 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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

HJ08 VPU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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