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KA08 CAL

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests39 (30 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

279,926 mi
Last recorded279,926 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA08 CAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

30 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 279,926 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 143,506 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 270,508 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 134,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 264,346 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 128,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 128,023 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 251,413 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 117,373 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 113,430 miles

near side front and off side front top suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 31 Dec 2021 113,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering component leaking steering rack near side (2.1.5 (a))

near side front and off side front top suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 22 Dec 2021 236,135 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Dec 2020 103,432 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2020 219,320 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 193,120 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/3519 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

os headlight washer nozzle missing

Pass 1 Dec 2018 170,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 170,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,806 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 82,806 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 148,426 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 77,170 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing low

emissions low

front discs lipped

Fail 5 May 2017 77,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres inner edges wearing low

emissions low

front discs lipped

Pass 19 Jan 2017 135,960 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 135,960 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,176 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 118,170 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 67,020 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,382 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 59,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 81,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,100 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,767 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 51,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,402 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 51,250 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,316 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)

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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KA08 CAL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KA08 CAL, 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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KA08 CAL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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