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HW08 AEF

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,288 mi
Last recorded178,288 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 AEF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 178,288 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 174,782 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 168,965 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 153,027 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 148,780 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 141,419 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 131,317 miles

Front brake discs inner faces deteriorating

Rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2018 120,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop loose on damper

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 107,967 miles

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 107,967 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,563 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 81,550 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 81,550 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,099 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,933 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,558 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,348 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 47,320 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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HW08 AEF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue 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 HW08 AEF, 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 HW08 AEF registered?

HW08 AEF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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