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M978 ARK

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,198 mi
Last recorded156,198 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 ARK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 156,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025 155,226 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip offside centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 155,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 153,626 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 153,626 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 143,979 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 136,433 miles

Centre exhaust box corroding

Offside Front Daytime running light inoperative - pre 2018

Fail 29 Mar 2021 136,433 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust box corroding

Offside Front Daytime running light inoperative - pre 2018

Pass 31 Mar 2020 130,009 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 130,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 120,743 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 120,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 111,871 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cut on outer wall

Fail 22 Dec 2017 111,871 miles

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

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cut on outer wall

Pass 11 Nov 2016 101,109 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,038 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2015 90,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,032 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,526 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 64,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,498 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,211 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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M978 ARK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M978 ARK, 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 M978 ARK registered?

M978 ARK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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