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PJ08 XTL

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,748 mi
Last recorded188,748 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 XTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 188,748 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 182,980 miles

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

Offside Front wing corroded but no sharp edges

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 182,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front wing corroded but no sharp edges

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 171,290 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 171,290 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 165,306 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 161,654 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 161,653 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 157,199 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 157,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 151,991 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 145,927 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 135,058 miles

o/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play-x2 front lower shocker bushes perished-all tyres worn low-rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 130,889 miles

x2 front tyres on limit - n/s/f shocker damp-front pads worn low

Pass 16 Jul 2015 127,560 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 127,560 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 122,150 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 117,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 117,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 106,836 miles

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

nsf tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 21 May 2011 101,055 miles

underneath covered in covers

Fail 21 May 2011 101,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underneath covered in covers

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 XTL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

PJ08 XTL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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