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KO08 XCH

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

222,207 mi
Last recorded222,207 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 XCH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 222,207 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 215,048 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s-n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 208,741 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 206,081 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 206,080 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 198,421 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 198,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear rose joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has screw in (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 187,988 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 187,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 177,834 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 165,879 miles

No measurable level of smoke emitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 165,879 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

No measurable level of smoke emitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 158,147 miles

no measurable level of smoke emitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 158,147 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

no measurable level of smoke emitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 149,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2014 138,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 122,910 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 122,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,786 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,177 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 XCH is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black 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 KO08 XCH, 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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KO08 XCH is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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