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NL08 ECD

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,568 mi
Last recorded64,568 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 ECD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 64,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 61,617 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,894 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 58,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,897 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 53,892 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 49,556 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 49,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 48,494 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 48,493 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 46,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 45,328 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,632 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 38,632 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 35,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 32,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 32,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,035 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,784 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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NL08 ECD is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL08 ECD, 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 NL08 ECD registered?

NL08 ECD is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NL08 ECD safe to buy?

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