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PJ08 ZXE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,170 mi
Last recorded143,170 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 143,170 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 143,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 137,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2024 137,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2023 130,961 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 125,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 119,871 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 119,821 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 113,548 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 108,650 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 102,434 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 102,432 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 91,592 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 22 Sep 2017 91,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle clamp broke (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear brakepads (cant see inner pads)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 82,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 74,836 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,330 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 68,330 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 63,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 May 2013 52,510 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 52,510 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 43,900 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 34,532 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 ZXE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

PJ08 ZXE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ08 ZXE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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