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MK58 SZV

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,112 mi
Last recorded146,112 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 SZV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 146,112 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis plate damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2019 146,015 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

chassis plate damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2018 137,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Dec 2018 137,312 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rearmost ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2017 127,933 miles

DPF fault indicated

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

Nearside Front suspension creaking

Fail 8 Dec 2017 127,933 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DPF fault indicated

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

Nearside Front suspension creaking

Pass 20 Dec 2016 118,193 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine light on

Pass 10 Dec 2015 108,336 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Dec 2014 100,310 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 100,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 86,535 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,535 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Oct 2012 72,829 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,095 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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MK58 SZV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK58 SZV, 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 MK58 SZV registered?

MK58 SZV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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