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J3 UAW

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

186,078 mi
Last recorded186,078 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 UAW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 186,078 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2026 186,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 157,049 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 130,328 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 116,141 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 116,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 109,739 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 109,739 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 105,819 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 105,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 101,721 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 101,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 97,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers under car

Pass 20 Aug 2018 88,790 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers under car

Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,160 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

covers under car

Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,315 miles

covers under car

Fail 1 Jul 2016 67,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

covers under car

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,577 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 46,167 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,700 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 38,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,656 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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J3 UAW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J3 UAW, 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 J3 UAW registered?

J3 UAW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is J3 UAW safe to buy?

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