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MG04 ELG

2008 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,256 mi
Last recorded154,256 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 ELG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 154,256 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust deteriorated centre section

Fail 20 Oct 2022 153,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust deteriorated centre section

Pass 2 Nov 2021 140,613 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust centre box corroded but not leaking gas

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper edge slightly damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper edge slightly damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 140,613 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust centre box corroded but not leaking gas

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper edge slightly damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper edge slightly damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 130,987 miles

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

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

centre exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2019 123,511 miles

front windscreen has a small chip not effecting drives to the road

Pass 2 Nov 2018 117,747 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,681 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 102,698 miles

nsf tyre scrubbing on edges.

osr tyre scrubbing on edges.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 102,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres scrubbing on edges.

nsf tyre scrubbing on edges.

Pass 3 Oct 2015 91,490 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusting

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,772 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 67,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,914 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,267 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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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MG04 ELG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MG04 ELG, 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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MG04 ELG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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