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J999 KRL

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,220 mi
Last recorded176,220 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 KRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 176,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 163,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 154,869 miles

nearside and offside both top upper suspension arm bushes slightly perished

nearside and rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inside edge

rear brake discs worn and rear brake pads worn low

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 154,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside both top upper suspension arm bushes slightly perished

nearside and rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inside edge

rear brake discs worn and rear brake pads worn low

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 149,085 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 141,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 132,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 122,771 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 113,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight knocking noise

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 113,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight knocking noise

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 104,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2013 95,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 95,772 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,356 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders,recommend geo align

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,542 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 81,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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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J999 KRL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J999 KRL, 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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J999 KRL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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