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MT08 VML

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,459 mi
Last recorded180,459 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 VML
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 180,459 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2018 171,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2017 166,307 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 166,307 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 154,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

oil level low

osr tyre cut but not to cords

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 153,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm cracked lower knuckle of hub (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

oil level low

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 144,976 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 138,686 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 128,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 121,997 miles

has body damage to o/s/r bumper area

Pass 15 Jun 2011 111,737 miles

Has large dent in n/sf wing & bumper

Fail 7 Jun 2011 111,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Has large dent in n/sf wing & bumper

Rear discs o/s & n/s worn thin

Rear inner disc pads worn low o/s & n/s

Fail 7 Jun 2011 111,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/front wing has large dent & front bumper n/s damaged plus chips on bonnet

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 VML is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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