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MK08 ZWC

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,144 mi
Last recorded163,144 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 ZWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 163,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 154,918 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 154,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 149,522 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 149,522 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 143,601 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 143,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 134,140 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 134,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 123,851 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 123,849 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 107,553 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 107,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 95,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 83,477 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 70,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,689 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,830 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 42,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,553 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 ZWC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK08 ZWC, 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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MK08 ZWC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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