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P123 LJF

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,117 mi
Last recorded142,117 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 LJF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 142,117 miles

Headlamp auto adjuster warning on but system is functioning

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 131,547 miles

under trays fitted full inspectionn not possible

Pass 22 Dec 2023 123,376 miles

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

under trays fiteed full inspection not possible

Pass 8 Sep 2022 110,695 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Nov 2020 100,523 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2019 90,999 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber bush to lower arm bush perrishing

Nearside Front upper arms, bushes perrishing

Offside Front shock absorber bush to lower arm perrishing

Offside Front upper arms bushes perrishing

Fail 6 Nov 2019 90,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,021 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,061 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 70,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 61,225 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,270 miles

Offside Rear intermitant fault with opening door from outside

engine to clean to be able to register on emissions machine

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2015 54,270 miles

Offside Rear intermitant fault with opening door from outside

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine to clean to be able to register on emissions machine

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2014 45,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,875 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,020 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 21 Nov 2011 24,312 miles

emissions too low to obtain a metered smoke test printout

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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P123 LJF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P123 LJF, 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 P123 LJF registered?

P123 LJF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is P123 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 LJF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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