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KU08 UBS

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,977 mi
Last recorded148,977 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 UBS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 148,977 miles

Coolant leak ()

Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

Exhaust system corroded and flexi section deteriorated

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

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

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Substantial cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Substantial cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear 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 Sub frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper suspension arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 148,977 miles

Coolant leak ()

Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

Exhaust system corroded and flexi section deteriorated

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

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

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Substantial cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Substantial cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear 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 Sub frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper suspension arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 138,538 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 138,538 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 131,383 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 122,567 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 115,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,900 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,814 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 100,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb appears incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil low on dip stick

Pass 1 Nov 2018 91,691 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 91,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,123 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 84,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,379 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 73,599 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 73,599 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 68,857 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,789 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 60,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,096 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,148 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 46,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 35,919 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,919 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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KU08 UBS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KU08 UBS, 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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KU08 UBS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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