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JF53 ABS

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF53 ABS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 120,735 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Full sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2025 120,735 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Full sill covers fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (bulb fitted) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (bulb fitted) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 119,119 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 119,119 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 116,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 113,772 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,837 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 101,946 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 78,754 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,031 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 69,263 miles

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)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,493 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,228 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,978 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,915 miles

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Apr 2011 30,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

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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JF53 ABS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JF53 ABS, 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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JF53 ABS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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