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PJ08 SMO

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,775 mi
Last recorded145,775 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 SMO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 145,775 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 145,771 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 140,025 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 140,025 miles

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

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 135,812 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 135,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 130,856 miles

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

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Fail 19 May 2022 130,854 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [forward bush] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [forward bush] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 20 May 2021 128,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2020 126,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 121,010 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 121,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 115,453 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,517 miles

Nearside Front tyre has inner and outer wear

Offside Front tyre has inner and outer wear

Rear registration plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,941 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 64,844 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 2 May 2013 53,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 46,888 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 SMO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SMO, 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 PJ08 SMO registered?

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

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