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MV08 HHX

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,023 mi
Last recorded177,023 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HHX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2025 177,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure Tank strap bolt not fitted (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg at subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Nut has been cut marked yellow (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg at filler neck subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg at subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At y section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached Bolt not tightened (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill plastic cover in area difficult to fully check (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and nearside ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Not been bolted on (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 176,996 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foremost suspension mounts and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing proper inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2024 171,704 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 171,697 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener and phone holder affecting drivers view of the road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at turbo flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting area holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

unable to check emissions due to broken exhaust

Pass 24 Jan 2023 163,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside some corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2022 151,413 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F lower front suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/F worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 134,468 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 128,388 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 128,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 121,859 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,591 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,028 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly cut

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

under-trays fitted covering components

Fail 9 Mar 2017 99,028 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly cut

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

under-trays fitted covering components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,157 miles

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,054 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,618 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,979 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,214 miles

n/s/r tyre ,outer wall cut

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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MV08 HHX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MV08 HHX, 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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MV08 HHX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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