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NM08 MKZ

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,985 mi
Last recorded161,985 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 MKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 161,985 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2025 149,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 135,540 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 123,373 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 6 Jun 2022 115,773 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper (front and rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to chassis rails at both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 111,338 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 111,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 107,191 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2019 103,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,860 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2017 91,592 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jun 2017 91,592 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,231 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 85,231 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,069 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing screen

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,124 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,885 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 45,885 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,080 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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NM08 MKZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc 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 NM08 MKZ, 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 NM08 MKZ registered?

NM08 MKZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is NM08 MKZ safe to buy?

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