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J8 CHJ

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,284 mi
Last recorded177,284 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 CHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 177,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear ABS wire insecure

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

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure

Offside reverse light not working

Offside washer jet poor operation

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear damage to bumper

Fail 15 Sep 2025 177,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear ABS wire insecure

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

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure

Offside reverse light not working

Offside washer jet poor operation

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear damage to bumper

Pass 18 Sep 2024 173,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2024 173,632 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light bulb not fitted correctly

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2023 171,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush for shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush for shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear damage to bumper

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

smearing wiper blades

Fail 12 Sep 2023 171,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush for shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush for shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear damage to bumper

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

smearing wiper blades

Pass 1 Sep 2022 167,573 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 164,570 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 164,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 158,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 146,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Aug 2018 131,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 115,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 115,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,329 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 72,233 miles

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

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)

Slight play in n/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,812 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,329 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,703 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,142 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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J8 CHJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J8 CHJ, 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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J8 CHJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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