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J99 JOS

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,728 mi
Last recorded30,728 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 JOS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 30,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 30,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 29,698 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 28,776 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 28,384 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,966 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 27,370 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 27,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,857 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,652 miles

both rear tyres perished on tread

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

rear brake pads low

Fail 7 Mar 2018 20,635 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres perished on tread

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2017 16,457 miles

both rear tyres close to limit & cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2016 15,539 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,636 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 13,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emission print out produced due to zero reading

Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emission print out produced due to zero reading

Pass 22 Mar 2013 12,734 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 12,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 11,097 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 11,097 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,348 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 9,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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J99 JOS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc 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 J99 JOS, 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 J99 JOS registered?

J99 JOS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is J99 JOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 JOS 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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