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J70 SPU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,698 mi
Last recorded110,698 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 SPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 110,698 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 110,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 105,997 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Dash cam disconnected prior to test

Pass 2 Jan 2024 100,818 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 100,818 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nat in centre of screen recording ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,459 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 93,459 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,607 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet from battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 88,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet from battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,504 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,692 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,824 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 60,821 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,489 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,644 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 20 Dec 2013 39,030 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 34,870 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 34,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,258 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,150 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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J70 SPU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J70 SPU, 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 J70 SPU registered?

J70 SPU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is J70 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 SPU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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