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MY51 RET

2008 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,088 mi
Last recorded122,088 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 RET
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 122,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 110,118 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 108,068 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 107,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 105,100 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2022 105,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2021 102,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 99,943 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,902 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 89,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,230 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,003 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 78,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,063 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 71,063 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 62,884 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 51,085 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 41,828 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 30,665 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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MY51 RET is a 2008 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MY51 RET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MY51 RET registered?

MY51 RET is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is MY51 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY51 RET shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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