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MK58 VGL

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,212 mi
Last recorded202,212 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 VGL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 202,212 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 187,196 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 175,976 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 167,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 157,342 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 152,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 151,791 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 151,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 150,387 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 138,197 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 123,073 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 108,935 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,987 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,588 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 80,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 73,459 miles

no emmisions at time of test as they was so clean

Fail 19 Apr 2013 73,459 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

no emmisions at time of test as they was so clean

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,970 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 VGL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK58 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

MK58 VGL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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