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HN58 DBV

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,312 mi
Last recorded168,312 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 DBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 168,312 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 168,312 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 159,356 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 146,244 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 146,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 132,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides at front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 132,884 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides at front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear brakes worn to limit

Fail 3 Aug 2021 116,944 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear brakes worn to limit

Pass 3 Aug 2020 106,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 104,794 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 98,970 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 94,535 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,040 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 84,263 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 78,100 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,104 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 65,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low emitter diesel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low emitter diesel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,931 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,695 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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HN58 DBV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HN58 DBV, 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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HN58 DBV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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