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MW08 YYG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

229,869 mi
Last recorded229,869 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 YYG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 229,869 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamp is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 219,441 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 208,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 192,461 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 180,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 170,374 miles

Nearside Front door doesn't unlock with rest of locks manually open from inside opens and closes ok

head lamp levelling warning light on and arm on rear adjuster broken off

Fail 28 Apr 2021 170,374 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached lower bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door doesn't unlock with rest of locks manually open from inside opens and closes ok

head lamp levelling warning light on and arm on rear adjuster broken off

Pass 12 May 2020 161,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 150,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 139,711 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 139,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,428 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 114,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 92,961 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 82,516 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 70,126 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 53,065 miles

advise both rear tyres going out of shape on tread

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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MW08 YYG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MW08 YYG, 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 MW08 YYG registered?

MW08 YYG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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