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MA08 ZGG

2008 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,329 mi
Last recorded203,329 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 ZGG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 203,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front suspension bushes split and perished (most)

Pass 19 Sep 2022 193,351 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 180,309 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 180,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 166,749 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 147,900 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 137,638 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 137,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 130,081 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 130,081 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 130,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm outer ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

Plastic undertrays fitted

Both front shock absorbers weak offer little resistance

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weak offers little resistance

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

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 upper front arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 123,888 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 123,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40R18) (1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40R18) (1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 117,553 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 22 Aug 2015 117,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,144 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 102,144 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside reverse light inop

Pass 20 Aug 2012 90,059 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,308 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 ZGG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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