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J80 DBH

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,121 mi
Last recorded146,121 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 DBH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 146,121 miles

Central exhaust sleeve deteriorated slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2025 139,949 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 139,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2024 134,609 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))

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

Fail 27 May 2024 134,609 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))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 129,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,706 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2021 119,352 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 119,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 111,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,503 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

headlamp washers do not hit headlamps

Pass 31 May 2018 106,836 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative spraying outwards away from vehicle (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 106,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml ang glow lug light (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative spraying outwards away from vehicle (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 104,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 May 2016 97,421 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 92,736 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,168 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,264 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 72,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,436 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,017 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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J80 DBH is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey 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 J80 DBH, 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 J80 DBH registered?

J80 DBH is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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