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MJ08 VXZ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,581 mi
Last recorded141,581 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 VXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 141,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 135,198 miles

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 123,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 111,751 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,217 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

under tray fitted unable to check some components

Fail 7 Aug 2018 105,215 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

under tray fitted unable to check some components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,276 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Aug 2017 97,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and missed shaped (4.1.E.1)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,161 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

small chips in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Sep 2016 89,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm misshapped (4.1.E.1)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear o/s tyre starting to wear and side wall starting to crack/deteriorate

small chips in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting tyo corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Apr 2015 76,163 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting tyo corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,230 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,636 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,364 miles

all four front upper suspension arm inner bushes getting perished

both front tyres feathering inner and outer edges

both rear tyres close to wear wires

Pass 5 May 2011 29,862 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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MJ08 VXZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 MJ08 VXZ, 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 MJ08 VXZ registered?

MJ08 VXZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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