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HJ58 TAV

2008 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,363 mi
Last recorded157,363 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 TAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 157,363 miles

o/s rear disc lipped and worn

o/s rear tyre heavily worn and on 1.6mm limits

rear pads worn very low

Pass 7 Sep 2018 137,265 miles

emissions too clean to register

heavy knocking/rattle from engine(poss inside bell housing)

o/s/rear shock damp

rear brake discs lipped and worn

Fail 6 Sep 2018 137,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

emissions too clean to register

heavy knocking/rattle from engine(poss inside bell housing)

o/s/rear shock damp

rear brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,014 miles

Wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 1 Oct 2015 95,003 miles

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

Wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 26 Sep 2014 83,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Sep 2014 83,434 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres deteriating

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has cuts in the tred

unable to carry out smoke test due to vehicle design stopping vehicle revving high enough to create a reading

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,001 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions to low to register

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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HJ58 TAV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ58 TAV, 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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HJ58 TAV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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