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L121 HJJ

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

113,277 mi
Last recorded113,277 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 HJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 113,277 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 107,487 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 107,485 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 109,998 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 106,493 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 107,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Mar 2024 107,047 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2023 103,780 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,902 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 103,284 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,462 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 101,252 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 101,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,731 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 85,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 100,852 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,627 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 77,627 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,432 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

plastic sill covers & under trays front to rear fitted , not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Nov 2017 96,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

plastic sill covers & under trays front to rear fitted , not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,318 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,153 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,307 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 88,306 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,065 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,289 miles

Offside Rear wheel rim distorted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 71,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel rim distorted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,999 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,667 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,515 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,662 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 36,779 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,703 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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L121 HJJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L121 HJJ, 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 L121 HJJ registered?

L121 HJJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is L121 HJJ safe to buy?

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