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ML08 ZTF

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,052 mi
Last recorded83,052 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 ZTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 83,052 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 79,004 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,661 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,330 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,702 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 23 Nov 2021 68,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,553 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Lightly cracking around the sidewall to tread area of the tyre ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 64,416 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & Lightly cracking around the sidewall to tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 60,672 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 54,496 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 54,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,891 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 41,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,426 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 31,903 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 27,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 18,164 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,658 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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ML08 ZTF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 ML08 ZTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML08 ZTF registered?

ML08 ZTF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is ML08 ZTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 ZTF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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