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ML58 SWJ

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,479 mi
Last recorded242,479 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 SWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 242,479 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 242,479 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 236,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 225,999 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 225,893 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 215,350 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 200,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 193,883 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 191,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 185,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock Absorber dust cover poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2018 177,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 162,578 miles

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 162,577 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve failed (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant level on minimum

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 137,410 miles

item removed from mirror

left rear tyre tread worn to limit on edge

rear brake pads worn

right rear tyre tread worn close to limit on edge

Fail 15 Jul 2016 137,409 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads worn to limit

item removed from mirror

left rear tyre tread worn to limit on edge

rear brake pads worn

right rear tyre tread worn close to limit on edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Left floor undertray damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 99,923 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Left floor undertray damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 90,319 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,858 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,444 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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ML58 SWJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML58 SWJ, 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 ML58 SWJ registered?

ML58 SWJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is ML58 SWJ safe to buy?

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