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PK08 LJL

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,189 mi
Last recorded142,189 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 LJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 142,189 miles

Front Headlamps deteriorating

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 142,189 miles

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

Front Headlamps deteriorating

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 137,355 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 137,353 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 117,572 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Fail 15 Mar 2018 117,571 miles

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

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

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

Covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 3 Mar 2017 102,560 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Fail 3 Mar 2017 102,560 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,698 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

offside mirror has tape around It

Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

offside mirror has tape around It

Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,525 miles

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 14 Mar 2013 55,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,718 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,314 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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PK08 LJL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK08 LJL, 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 PK08 LJL registered?

PK08 LJL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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