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P33 PTU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,689 mi
Last recorded139,689 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 PTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 139,689 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 139,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 135,856 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 132,912 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 8 Sep 2021 127,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm to shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 127,132 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm to shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 122,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 122,961 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 117,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,014 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 105,506 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 105,506 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 98,904 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,794 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 91,066 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 82,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,306 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 58,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,429 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,736 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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P33 PTU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 P33 PTU, 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 P33 PTU registered?

P33 PTU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is P33 PTU safe to buy?

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