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TL52 RJL

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests34 (30 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,497 mi
Last recorded126,497 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL52 RJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

30 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 126,497 miles

Advise Rear Subframe slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2026 79,274 miles

Both front headlamps deteriorated - Not affecting light output

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear inner light clusters faded - Not affecting light output

Pass 29 Sep 2025 124,002 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Feb 2025 74,313 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 119,086 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 119,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 112,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 103,064 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (rear ) arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower (rear ) arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 103,064 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (rear ) arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower (rear ) arm dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,946 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 84,305 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 53,997 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 75,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 49,817 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 63,872 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,528 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 52,686 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,502 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2017 45,154 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2017 34,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 40,075 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of all discs (3.5.1i)

item removed from screen prior to test.

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

rear tyres starting to crack. in tread and outer sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,684 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jun 2015 34,299 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2015 27,511 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 27 May 2014 25,576 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 20,957 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 24 May 2012 18,882 miles

ESP light on dash

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 25 May 2011 15,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 15,336 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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TL52 RJL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 TL52 RJL, 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 TL52 RJL registered?

TL52 RJL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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