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KIG 8785

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,381 mi
Last recorded118,381 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 8785
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 118,381 miles

both rear shock covers loose

Fail 14 Dec 2022 118,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear shock covers loose

Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,801 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,455 miles

Front engine under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 91,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side very close (5.2.3 (e))

under cover tray fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2019 91,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

under cover tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 82,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,628 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail,advise

Offside Front shock absorber slightly misted,advise

Rear brake pads getting low,advise

Fail 16 Jun 2017 75,570 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high aim high and blurred (1.8)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font both front and rear number plates have incorrect lettering (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail,advise

Offside Front shock absorber slightly misted,advise

Rear brake pads getting low,advise

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,054 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 70,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,402 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 68,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,959 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn heavily around all edges. Suggest underinflation.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 48,643 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 48,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,537 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 21,742 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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KIG 8785 is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KIG 8785, 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 KIG 8785 registered?

KIG 8785 is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is KIG 8785 safe to buy?

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