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MA08 HVY

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

395,011 mi
Last recorded395,011 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 HVY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 395,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 395,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking Under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 376,763 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

Central Exhaust clamp corroded & broken

Covers fitted

Damp around fuel filter area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both shock absorbers bump stops worn

Fail 20 Jan 2024 376,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust box corroded

Central Exhaust clamp corroded & broken

Covers fitted

Damp around fuel filter area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both shock absorbers bump stops worn

Pass 11 Jan 2023 352,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all droplink bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 352,828 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all droplink bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT, recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 324,394 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE VERY LOW OUTER EDGE ( ONLY JUST LEGAL )

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 324,394 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE VERY LOW OUTER EDGE ( ONLY JUST LEGAL )

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 294,337 miles

both rear bump stops worn

both rear flexible brake hoses slightly perished

covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2020 294,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear bump stops worn

both rear flexible brake hoses slightly perished

covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 272,447 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 238,707 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 238,707 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 200,350 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened faces corroded (3.5.1n)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 199,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened faces corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 185,173 miles

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 174,450 miles

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)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 159,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 146,305 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 131,832 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 115,766 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,844 miles

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

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 HVY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HVY, 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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MA08 HVY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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