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NM08 XBL

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,392 mi
Last recorded162,392 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 XBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 162,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 162,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 157,648 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 152,969 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 152,962 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 148,052 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 142,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 138,703 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 138,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 130,699 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 130,699 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 120,160 miles

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

slight up and down movement in both front top mounts

steering slightly heavy but power steering still seems to be functioning no leaks and level ok

Fail 14 Jul 2018 120,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

slight up and down movement in both front top mounts

steering slightly heavy but power steering still seems to be functioning no leaks and level ok

Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,582 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,463 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 97,463 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front door wont unlock with key fob but will open with key

Pass 8 Jul 2015 86,837 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,538 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,947 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ABOUT 50 %WORN

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,268 miles

front + rear tyre treads low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,690 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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 XBL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NM08 XBL, 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 XBL registered?

NM08 XBL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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