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LO08 JWG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,588 mi
Last recorded166,588 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 166,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 154,101 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 154,101 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 151,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 148,828 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 20 Jul 2022 148,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 23 Jul 2021 145,682 miles

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

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 24 Jul 2020 144,739 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Fail 24 Jul 2020 144,739 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 29 Jul 2019 140,602 miles

dsm will not register

Pass 9 May 2018 134,387 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 134,387 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 130,931 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 127,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 125,149 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 123,388 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 121,572 miles

smoke test carried out recorded no more than zero reading

Fail 17 Jul 2012 108,536 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 17 Jul 2012 108,536 miles

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,209 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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LO08 JWG 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 LO08 JWG, 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 LO08 JWG registered?

LO08 JWG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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