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PD08 PDD

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,938 mi
Last recorded194,938 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD08 PDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 194,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 184,728 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire - disconnected

brake system fault warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2023 176,695 miles

Front brake system warning light on

Fail 4 Mar 2023 176,695 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front brake system warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2022 167,974 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 Feb 2022 167,974 miles

Emissions not tested due to water leak from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Coolant leak ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2021 159,637 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 153,461 miles

Front engine mil light illuminated - engine system fault

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin brake pad material @20-25% remaining - advise inspection/change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding - when turned by hand - requires inspection asap (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top link rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear link rod/arms - bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 153,461 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front engine mil light illuminated - engine system fault

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin brake pad material @20-25% remaining - advise inspection/change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding - when turned by hand - requires inspection asap (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top link rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear link rod/arms - bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 145,153 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 9 Mar 2019 145,153 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2018 135,143 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 123,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 114,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear flexi brake pipes deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2015 105,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear flexi brake pipes deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,341 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight unevevn wear in both rear tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,290 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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PD08 PDD is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc 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 PD08 PDD, 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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PD08 PDD is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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