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MD08 LRE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

190,820 mi
Last recorded190,820 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 LRE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 190,820 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 185,128 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring is corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 180,823 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 180,823 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 174,620 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 168,357 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 162,417 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 162,417 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 156,947 miles

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 147,157 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 134,650 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 123,322 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,527 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 81,405 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,608 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,566 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre inner shoulder

Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,709 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 23,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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MD08 LRE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MD08 LRE, 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 MD08 LRE registered?

MD08 LRE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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