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PG08 EWL

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,704 mi
Last recorded134,704 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 EWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 134,704 miles

Offside Rear panel damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,757 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 130,751 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 122,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 113,165 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 131,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 103,688 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2020 94,038 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 94,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,412 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres starting to wear on tread edges

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,687 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,508 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,961 miles

Both front tyres wearing low in tread on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,092 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 49,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,202 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,725 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall (cords not exposed)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,489 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 26,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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PG08 EWL 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 PG08 EWL, 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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PG08 EWL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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