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LO08 JWP

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,261 mi
Last recorded185,261 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 JWP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 185,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 185,177 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 175,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Unable to open O/S front door window

Pass 9 Mar 2023 164,094 miles

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

Unable to open drivers door window

Pass 12 Mar 2022 150,972 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 150,972 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 138,548 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 122,950 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 117,662 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat 5 ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 111,702 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Fail 27 Jul 2017 111,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 5 Aug 2016 106,073 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Fail 5 Aug 2016 106,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 30 Jul 2015 98,912 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,447 miles

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

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 JWP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue 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 JWP, 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 JWP registered?

LO08 JWP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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