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P321 HEA

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,572 mi
Last recorded142,572 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 HEA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 142,572 miles

both rear shock absorber top cover are loose

heavy surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

some small chips in front windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

under floor panels fitted, unable to check some components

Pass 31 Jul 2025 140,926 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear

rear o/s shock absorber cover insurcure

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Fail 28 Jul 2025 140,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake pads starting to wear

rear o/s shock absorber cover insurcure

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 29 Jul 2024 138,312 miles

rear o/s shock absorber cover is loose

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system.

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 20 Jul 2023 135,409 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Fail 20 Jul 2023 135,409 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 27 Jul 2022 133,282 miles

front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components starting to corrode

o/sn/s rear shock absorber covers insurcure

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 29 Jul 2021 130,273 miles

both rear shocker top cover are down

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on rear subframe and steering and suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2020 126,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 16 Jul 2020 126,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 26 Apr 2019 121,905 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Apr 2019 121,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Apr 2018 112,071 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear and side walls and thread is cracking and deteriorating

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

full under tray fitted unable to check some components

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,440 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are starting to wear and side wall and thread is cracking and deteriorating

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,734 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,270 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 79,270 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 1 May 2014 72,758 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,487 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,866 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 49,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,653 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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P321 HEA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P321 HEA, 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 P321 HEA registered?

P321 HEA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is P321 HEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 HEA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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