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HJ58 VCU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,171 mi
Last recorded178,171 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 VCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 178,171 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 175,450 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 175,450 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 170,092 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 166,619 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 166,619 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 162,811 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 162,810 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment universal joint attachment to the steering rack (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 158,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 145,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 134,753 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 134,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 120,799 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 120,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to the cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 107,273 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 100,212 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2014 90,717 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 81,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 74,250 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,362 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 62,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VCU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VCU, 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 HJ58 VCU registered?

HJ58 VCU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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