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HW58 AET

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,882 mi
Last recorded138,882 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 AET
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 138,882 miles

Corrosion to underside, rear subframe etc

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 138,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm (rear arm) inner bush worn. Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both upper arms - inner bushes. Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside, rear subframe etc

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 129,226 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plate (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 122,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 115,761 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper suspension arms on the front, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 106,918 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,079 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,535 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,139 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions to low to register

Pass 31 Oct 2016 50,090 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,388 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing the screen.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,422 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 37,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,060 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,233 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,784 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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HW58 AET is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HW58 AET, 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 HW58 AET registered?

HW58 AET is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is HW58 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW58 AET shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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