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KJ08 XLG

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,147 mi
Last recorded184,147 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 XLG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 184,147 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 175,582 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 168,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect on both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 168,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect on both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 159,965 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 159,536 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 151,964 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 151,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 143,404 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 130,311 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 130,296 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 122,002 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 121,996 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 111,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 94,343 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 6 May 2016 94,343 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 30 May 2015 76,488 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,495 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,647 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,514 miles

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

REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

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 XLG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

KJ08 XLG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 2008.

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