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PJ58 CAE

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,864 mi
Last recorded160,864 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 CAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 160,864 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear subframe corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2026 160,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear discs condition

Rear rear subframe corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2024 158,287 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 158,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 157,246 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 154,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 141,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre kerbed damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread in areas. ans o/s/rear same (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front stone chip to screen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 122,280 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 110,481 miles

T/BELT & SERVIC?,,245/40/18 X 4,,PLASTIC COVERS ETX X 3,,CENTRE EX CLAMP FRACTURED/INSECURE/BROKEN & RATTLING

Pass 24 May 2017 101,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm - worn uneven (inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm - worn uneven (inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 101,085 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm - worn uneven (inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm - worn uneven (inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 84,664 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 73,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2014 63,184 miles

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)

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

nearside front brake warning wire not connected

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 17 May 2013 46,963 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,228 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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PJ58 CAE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ58 CAE, 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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PJ58 CAE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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