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PJ58 ECW

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,008 mi
Last recorded141,008 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 141,008 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,570 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 139,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 137,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 134,391 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 134,383 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 131,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake discs worn and corroded

full undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2020 131,679 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,088 miles

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

full under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2019 128,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 124,084 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 118,901 miles

full undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 115,488 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 115,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2015 110,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 105,616 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 94,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion showing on brake disc's

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Surface corrosion showing on brake disc's

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,442 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 69,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PJ58 ECW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ58 ECW, 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 PJ58 ECW registered?

PJ58 ECW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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