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KJ08 TXV

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,926 mi
Last recorded166,926 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 TXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 166,926 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 160,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush In Suspension Arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush In Suspension Arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Breaking Up

Fail 6 Oct 2025 160,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush In Suspension Arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush In Suspension Arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Breaking Up

Pass 30 Sep 2024 147,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Breaking Up

Pass 3 Oct 2023 137,365 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 137,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 131,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 126,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 17 Sep 2020 119,762 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 119,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 114,837 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 114,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 108,377 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,020 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,998 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,887 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre has nail in tread

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre cut outer sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,001 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 71,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,058 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2012 55,058 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2011 39,897 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,897 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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KJ08 TXV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KJ08 TXV, 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 KJ08 TXV registered?

KJ08 TXV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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