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L17 RJK

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,148 mi
Last recorded123,148 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 RJK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 123,148 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 119,731 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 119,545 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides upper fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 114,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 109,182 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 102,234 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 102,234 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 98,176 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 98,175 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,415 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,163 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,198 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,556 miles

Nearside rear len broken

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre sidewall badly damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2014 50,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre sidewall badly damaged

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm tread

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,742 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 27,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,312 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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L17 RJK 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 75%.

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 L17 RJK, 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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L17 RJK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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