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MK08 YHS

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,405 mi
Last recorded138,405 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 YHS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 138,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 136,360 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 134,686 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 132,031 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 128,917 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 125,240 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 122,596 miles

all lower arm bushes worn

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre low tread

rear bump stops perished

wipers poor advise new

Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,525 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 115,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 108,993 miles

Front front antiroll bar bushes perished

Front front top suspension top arms persihed

Rear nsr tyre low on 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,950 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 102,950 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,341 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 90,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,473 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 83,901 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,365 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,268 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,389 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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MK08 YHS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK08 YHS, 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 MK08 YHS registered?

MK08 YHS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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