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MA08 YTH

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

251,023 mi
Last recorded251,023 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YTH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 251,023 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 247,445 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

both front lower shocker bushs spliting

rear subframe corroded

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

top shocker bushs spliting

Fail 10 Apr 2025 247,445 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

all coil springs corroded

both front lower shocker bushs spliting

rear subframe corroded

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

slight fluctuation from rear brakes

top shocker bushs spliting

Pass 9 Apr 2024 240,860 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bush spliting

both front lower shocker bushs spliting

nearside front ball joint has slight movement

Fail 9 Apr 2024 240,855 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bush spliting

both front lower shocker bushs spliting

nearside front ball joint has slight movement

Pass 4 Apr 2023 233,049 miles

Offside Front outer cv boot slight misting of grease

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

both front shockers lower bushs wearing

Fail 4 Apr 2023 233,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front outer cv boot slight misting of grease

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

both front shockers lower bushs wearing

Fail 24 Mar 2023 232,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Lower undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components underneath

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer grease visible around cv boot but boot not insecure

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 222,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 222,672 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 10 Apr 2021 211,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 211,697 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 198,726 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 186,585 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 169,988 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 169,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

Rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Apr 2017 156,832 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 156,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 140,462 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 123,096 miles

brake pad wear indicator lamp on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 107,354 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Jan 2013 89,104 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)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 4 Jan 2013 89,104 miles

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

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)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,812 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 71,812 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,940 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 YTH is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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