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KP08 XAE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

203,870 mi
Last recorded203,870 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 XAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 203,870 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 203,870 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 195,530 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 25 Jul 2019 179,422 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 179,421 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 158,801 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 139,089 miles

factory fitted covers to engine bay and underside

Fail 19 Apr 2017 139,086 miles

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

factory fitted covers to engine bay and underside

Pass 3 May 2016 119,071 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.14mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 119,070 miles

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

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.14mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,368 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 101,367 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 89,215 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 89,214 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 77,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,600 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,288 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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KP08 XAE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP08 XAE, 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 KP08 XAE registered?

KP08 XAE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is KP08 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 XAE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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