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A4 XCU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,158 mi
Last recorded180,158 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 XCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 180,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Under engine cover loose

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

Nearside Rear Heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 170,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 160,554 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 160,429 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 150,970 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 140,030 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 140,030 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x2 front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 130,824 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 120,920 miles

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

Rear tred cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2015 109,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,219 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,616 miles

N/S/F Tyre nearing limit on inner edge(245-40-18)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,173 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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A4 XCU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

A4 XCU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is A4 XCU safe to buy?

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