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KO08 MLK

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,551 mi
Last recorded170,551 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 MLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 170,551 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 170,551 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 162,866 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 154,282 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 141,218 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 141,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 140,996 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked Yellow 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 125,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 113,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 113,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,068 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,676 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,319 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 20 Jun 2016 65,161 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,262 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,892 miles

rev-limiter cut in emission not done

Fail 30 Jun 2014 53,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rev-limiter cut in emission not done

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,582 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,458 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 26,211 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KO08 MLK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KO08 MLK, 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 KO08 MLK registered?

KO08 MLK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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