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MA08 TYF

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,025 mi
Last recorded136,025 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 TYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 136,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 119,673 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 119,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

gear box is damp of oil

steering rack has play in the o/s front

Pass 28 Nov 2019 112,921 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 112,921 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 110,868 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 107,197 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 107,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,872 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in the sidewalls

slight play in steering rack o/s front

wipers gone hard

Pass 9 Jul 2015 104,634 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 104,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 101,523 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 98,701 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 98,701 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 93,576 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,598 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 TYF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

MA08 TYF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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