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N21 NJB

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,061 mi
Last recorded136,061 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 NJB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2026 136,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

steering column slightly worn (knocking)

Pass 31 Oct 2025 134,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Steering column slightly worn (knocking)

Pass 22 Oct 2024 132,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 130,608 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4 X Front upper Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 128,784 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 127,713 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 127,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,912 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2020 124,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2019 118,763 miles

Central plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on outer tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper arc scratching present (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Park brake recorded efforts low but both wheels locked, considered normal electronic park brake operation

Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,061 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch intermittently sticking (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2018 113,061 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch intermittently sticking (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose union loose (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 103,848 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 103,848 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,632 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 91,632 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,316 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,338 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jul 2012 39,866 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,571 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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N21 NJB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N21 NJB, 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 N21 NJB registered?

N21 NJB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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The MOT history for N21 NJB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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