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J23 LUD

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,069 mi
Last recorded160,069 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 LUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 160,069 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2025 160,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 151,549 miles

undertray fixed time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2023 133,549 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 123,817 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 117,109 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 112,600 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,464 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 108,464 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,286 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 90,865 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,882 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 77,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,070 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,124 miles

center exhaust clamps very corroded

o/s front bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,738 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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J23 LUD is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc 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 J23 LUD, 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 J23 LUD registered?

J23 LUD is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is J23 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 LUD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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