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J18 KEA

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,188 mi
Last recorded109,188 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 KEA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 109,188 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 109,186 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 109,007 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 108,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 107,953 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 107,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 107,310 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 107,307 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 107,029 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 106,105 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 106,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 104,524 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 104,524 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 102,677 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,863 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,687 miles

both nearside tyres have damage to sidewalls

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no/plate loose but wont fall off

Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,638 miles

n/s/f windsreen scored

Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,420 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres sidewalls cut no cords showing

scratch on drivers side of the windscreen does not affect view in zone a

Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,611 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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J18 KEA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J18 KEA, 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 J18 KEA registered?

J18 KEA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is J18 KEA safe to buy?

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