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KO08 SKZ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,773 mi
Last recorded166,773 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 SKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2026 166,773 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint in hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion on underside of vehicle

Gearbox knocking

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scored and chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil just above minimum

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 151,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2025 151,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 143,587 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 143,587 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,676 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,938 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 124,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 108,496 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,763 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall on tyre kerb damage

Offside Front Outer sidewall kerb damage to tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,705 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,489 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 74,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 May 2014 72,036 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,606 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,746 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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KO08 SKZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

KO08 SKZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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