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A4 RXV

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

165,508 mi
Last recorded165,508 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 RXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 165,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 157,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reversing lamps inoperative

Fail 15 Apr 2025 157,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 25 Apr 2024 147,119 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 146,266 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 145,982 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 145,040 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 142,800 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 140,174 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 137,444 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust sleeve loose

Pass 25 Aug 2015 135,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 131,907 miles

exhaust system has a mounting missing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 127,394 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 120,473 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 116,231 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 110,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm]

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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A4 RXV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A4 RXV, 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 A4 RXV registered?

A4 RXV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is A4 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 RXV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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