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PJ08 XTE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

202,701 mi
Last recorded202,701 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 XTE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 202,701 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 202,701 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 193,587 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 178,529 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 178,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 165,954 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 165,772 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 155,640 miles

windscreen cracked but not within view of the road

Fail 23 Jan 2017 155,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen cracked but not within view of the road

Pass 27 Jan 2016 145,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 10 Feb 2015 135,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 131,810 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 109,596 miles

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

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

rear washer has no flow

Fail 2 May 2013 109,596 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

rear washer has no flow

Pass 11 May 2012 82,170 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 82,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2011 64,333 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 64,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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 XTE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

PJ08 XTE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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