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PB05 KJB

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,503 mi
Last recorded161,503 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB05 KJB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 161,503 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 156,581 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 151,615 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 151,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 146,156 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 140,757 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 135,004 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 135,001 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 129,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 121,820 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 116,834 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 108,309 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbed bald on inner shoulders

Fail 7 Oct 2016 108,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres scrubbed bald on inner shoulders

Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,896 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 86,789 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,830 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,757 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,119 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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PB05 KJB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 PB05 KJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PB05 KJB registered?

PB05 KJB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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The MOT history for PB05 KJB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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