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MF08 VUW

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,256 mi
Last recorded137,256 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 VUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 137,256 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 137,256 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 126,571 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Fail 10 Sep 2020 126,571 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe lock nut inscure (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 118,961 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 110,957 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 110,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 110,763 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wheel arch (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake retainer spring missing

all four tyres have slight stretch

covers fitted ,engine ,under body,arches

damage to offside rear inner sill

nearside and offside front lower arm damaged

nearside rim has slight damage

non standard wheels,exhaust .suspension

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch

slight oil leak

sticker in screen but not effecting drivers view

suspension fault light on

tinted rear lights

Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,704 miles

All 4 tyres have slight stretch

All front suspension bushes deteriorated

Both front lower rear arms have damage

Both rear tyres have signs of rubbing on rear arch but no contact time of test

Damage/corrosion to offside rear sill

Eml light on

Led bulbs fitted to rear which brings warning lamp on dash but all lights working time of test

Nearside front rim has slight damage

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

New number plates stuck ontop of old plate but secure time of test

Non standard wheel/exhaust/suspension

Offside front lower forward ball joint has play but not excessive time of test

Slight damage/corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Small crack in windscreen passenger side lower corner

Sump leaking around bung to damage

Tinted rear lights but still visible from a reasonable distance

engine covers/undertrays

sun strip fitted to windscreen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Both rear tyres have outer sidewall damage

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2017 96,704 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

All 4 tyres have slight stretch

All front suspension bushes deteriorated

Both front lower rear arms have damage

Both rear tyres have signs of rubbing on rear arch but no contact time of test

Damage/corrosion to offside rear sill

Nearside front rim has slight damage

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Non standard wheel/exhaust/suspension

Offside front lower forward ball joint has play but not excessive time of test

Slight damage/corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Small crack in windscreen passenger side lower corner

Sump leaking around bung to damage

Tinted rear lights but still visible from a reasonable distance

engine covers/undertrays

sun strip fitted to windscreen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Both rear tyres have outer sidewall damage

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,747 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 82,335 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 75,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e m l light on

Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,968 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,033 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 50,033 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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MF08 VUW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MF08 VUW, 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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MF08 VUW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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