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P18 JHO

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,322 mi
Last recorded201,322 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 JHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 201,322 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f+n/s/f (inner+outer bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

underbody suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2026 201,236 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f+n/s/f (inner+outer bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2025 188,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 187,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 173,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body and suspension corrosion

steering stability warning light on in amber

Pass 13 Jul 2023 155,470 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 135,925 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 135,925 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 119,491 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 119,490 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 112,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust centre box in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,169 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall but not to cord

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,027 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 70,913 miles

both rear tyres are on the legal limit recommend renew

Pass 15 Feb 2014 55,869 miles

nearside and offside front upper suspension arms inner rubber bushes are cracking/perishing but at the time of test no excessive play was present

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,029 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,069 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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P18 JHO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P18 JHO, 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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P18 JHO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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