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MT08 PLX

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,497 mi
Last recorded127,497 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 PLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 127,497 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 124,654 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 123,120 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 123,120 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,862 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 120,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 115,493 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 115,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 113,024 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 106,174 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 99,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,708 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,436 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 71,071 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,071 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,416 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,250 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,277 miles

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

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

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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MT08 PLX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MT08 PLX, 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 MT08 PLX registered?

MT08 PLX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is MT08 PLX safe to buy?

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