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MF58 XRU

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,688 mi
Last recorded139,688 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 XRU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 139,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 133,411 miles

emission is too clean to read

Fail 28 Apr 2025 150,486 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

emission is too clean to read

Pass 22 Apr 2024 126,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 120,656 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 18 Apr 2023 120,626 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 7 May 2022 114,774 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 114,773 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 108,745 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 103,322 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 103,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Middle Arm with Shock Absorber Attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Middle Arm with Shock Absorber Attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 103,098 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

airbag light illuminated during test and also cleared itself during test.

n/s/r tyre punctured.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,603 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 97,599 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,649 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 90,696 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 87,788 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 84,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 78,332 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to obtain emissions reading due to car having revs limitted

Pass 29 May 2012 72,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,764 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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MF58 XRU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF58 XRU, 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 MF58 XRU registered?

MF58 XRU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is MF58 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 XRU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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