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HJ58 VPY

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,330 mi
Last recorded141,330 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 VPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 141,330 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 141,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 134,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 124,710 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 117,479 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on wheel arch lining slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on wheel arch lining slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 117,444 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on wheel arch lining slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on wheel arch lining slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 113,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f/upper arm rear most bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop fell down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f/upper arm front most arm bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 113,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f/lower arm front most ball joint worn (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f/upper arm rear most bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop fell down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower strut bolt through arm bolt looks loose compared with o/s/f

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f/upper arm front most arm bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 103,451 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp rotten slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F/lower arm/front arm ball joint showing wear/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,483 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,941 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,738 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,933 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 72,932 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,621 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,748 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 31,748 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 VPY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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