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LO08 HJA

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,202 mi
Last recorded171,202 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 HJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 171,202 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2026 171,201 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2025 162,238 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 152,594 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 148,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 143,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 139,873 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 139,182 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 136,921 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2018 131,041 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,714 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 5 Oct 2017 123,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 115,759 miles

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 21 Sep 2016 115,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2015 110,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

oil level on minimum

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 8 Oct 2015 110,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

oil level on minimum

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 96,657 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear seat belt not tested

engine undertray insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,193 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,587 miles

Both rear tyres balding on outer edges

Both rear tyres getting low

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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LO08 HJA 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 80%.

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 LO08 HJA, 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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LO08 HJA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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