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HJ08 YTZ

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,385 mi
Last recorded182,385 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 182,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 174,750 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust bracket poor

Pass 20 Jul 2024 160,262 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket show wear

rear brake discs and pads show wear

Pass 13 Jul 2023 150,712 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 141,992 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 132,542 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 124,827 miles

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,624 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 101,003 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 101,000 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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,886 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 90,886 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,995 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,918 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,808 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 50,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres wearing inner shoulders - suggest four wheel alignment.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,610 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 YTZ 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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

HJ08 YTZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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