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KV08 XBN

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

237,082 mi
Last recorded237,082 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 XBN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 237,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 231,905 miles

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 231,905 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 225,503 miles

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip central lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 220,885 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 220,823 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 50kg (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 212,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 202,079 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 193,613 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 184,256 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 184,244 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40r18 95y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 171,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 156,633 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 156,633 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 239 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 144,570 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 144,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 111,645 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 110,813 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre ON the legal limit

Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,975 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 91,960 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 78,861 miles

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 27 Apr 2012 78,458 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,284 miles

both front tyres ON legal limit.

both rear tyre wear low.

brake wear warning symbol flashing on.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut - cords not exposed.

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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KV08 XBN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KV08 XBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV08 XBN registered?

KV08 XBN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is KV08 XBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 XBN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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