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PJ08 NWY

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,849 mi
Last recorded120,849 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 NWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 120,849 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 120,847 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 118,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing THICK CRACKS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear AGE RELATED CORROSION, ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, WORN BUSHES

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,902 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 101,873 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge, Also 2.5mil tread

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 99,019 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front suspension arms (front lower) deteriorated at center and rear bush

Fail 1 Mar 2022 99,019 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged grove in sidewall due to being driven on (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front suspension arms (front lower) deteriorated at center and rear bush

Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,855 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 97,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 'y' joint holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,081 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 92,080 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,524 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 88,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,950 miles

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

center exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 84,950 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

center exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,525 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)

Pass 11 May 2015 71,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 64,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 58,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,598 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,370 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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PJ08 NWY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ08 NWY, 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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PJ08 NWY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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