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MV08 WCU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,253 mi
Last recorded164,253 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 164,253 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 158,361 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective.

Fail 15 Aug 2023 158,361 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective.

Pass 1 Aug 2022 147,886 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 145,580 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 9 Jun 2020 143,035 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 1 Jun 2020 143,034 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 23 May 2019 139,340 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 134,959 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

all tyres cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2017 129,732 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,325 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 128,178 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 128,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 122,328 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 112,026 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 111,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cut's in inner side wall but no cords showing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,042 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,436 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,090 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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MV08 WCU 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 WCU, 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 WCU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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