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MA08 HGP

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,197 mi
Last recorded128,197 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 HGP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 128,197 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 110,973 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 6 Jul 2017 105,585 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 5 Jul 2017 105,585 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pad warning light on dash

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,262 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,485 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges (strong advise)

exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 88,485 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges (strong advise)

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,180 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,170 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2012 67,814 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,641 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,738 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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MA08 HGP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA08 HGP, 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 MA08 HGP registered?

MA08 HGP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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