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MA08 TYG

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,590 mi
Last recorded170,590 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 TYG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 170,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 159,636 miles

oil and coolant leaks

rear light appear dim / rear sub frame corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 159,579 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked or perished to inner cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked or perished to inner cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil and coolant leaks

rear light appear dim / rear sub frame corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 146,697 miles

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

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

nsr arch liner rubbing wheel

pad warning light on / oil leaks / signs of coolant leak

rear flexies perished

rear side light dim close on limit / poor pattern nsf head light

Fail 13 Mar 2018 146,561 miles

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

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

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

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

nsr arch liner rubbing wheel

pad warning light on / oil leaks / signs of coolant leak

rear side light dim close on limit / poor pattern nsf head light

Pass 10 Mar 2017 136,809 miles

oil leaks / signs of coolant leaks / slight blow front exhaust

poor pattern nsf head light

Fail 9 Mar 2017 136,744 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release jammed under seat (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working tapped over (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 0 mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

oil leaks / signs of coolant leaks / slight blow front exhaust

poor pattern nsf head light

rear discs corroded nsr pads on limit

Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,152 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 122,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 110,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 197,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 144,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 144,148 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 100,803 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 100,803 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,693 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,529 miles

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

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

Offside 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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MA08 TYG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

MA08 TYG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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