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J800 SAG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

225,215 mi
Last recorded225,215 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 SAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 225,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 215,399 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 215,399 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 212,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Feb 2023 210,998 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 210,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 207,462 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 202,328 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 191,839 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 170,270 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 168,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 152,626 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S rear tyre wearing on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 144,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 135,696 miles

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Undershields fitted covering testable items

Pass 25 Oct 2012 117,717 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and worn

Dipstick tube worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,323 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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J800 SAG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J800 SAG, 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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J800 SAG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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