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MA58 KSO

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,096 mi
Last recorded196,096 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 KSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 196,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear inner sill areas rusty

rear shock absorbers both covers loose

Fail 1 Oct 2024 196,096 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear inner sill areas rusty

rear shock absorbers both covers loose

Pass 2 Oct 2023 185,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 171,297 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 155,541 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 134,851 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 127,227 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 127,227 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 114,174 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,119 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 82,235 miles

Nearside tyres have cuts to sidewall

Offside Front tyre has damage to inside sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,360 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 65,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 43,070 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,052 miles

no smoke detected on emission test

Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,188 miles

no diesel smoke detected on emmission test

Fail 9 Nov 2011 29,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no diesel smoke detected on emmission test

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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MA58 KSO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 MA58 KSO, 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 MA58 KSO registered?

MA58 KSO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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