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MD08 PHJ

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,735 mi
Last recorded147,735 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 PHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 147,735 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 144,153 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 131,600 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 131,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 121,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,860 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 104,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 100,609 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 100,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,123 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 90,779 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,320 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 85,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,837 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 79,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 78,228 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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,058 miles

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

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

No emissions detected at time of test

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 60,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

No emissions detected at time of test

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sat nav mounted to windsreen within zone B

Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,871 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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MD08 PHJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MD08 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

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

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