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L8 SBL

2008 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

62,204 mi
Last recorded62,204 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 SBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 62,204 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 21,181 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 61,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 18,174 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 58,138 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 58,136 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 7,060 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 7,017 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 52,532 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 52,530 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 6,933 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light is damp inside

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 6,744 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 6,680 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 49,552 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 6,555 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 46,955 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 6,198 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 44,211 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 44,211 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,582 miles

both front tyres worn low inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2016 40,582 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear inner tyre worn bald

Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,832 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 29,801 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,215 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,771 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 12,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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L8 SBL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 L8 SBL, 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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L8 SBL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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