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AA08 KCN

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,644 mi
Last recorded160,644 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 KCN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 160,644 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 160,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 151,408 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 151,382 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outre CV boot split and leaking............ (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre badly worn on edges along with outer sidewall impact damage......... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Adv clutch noisey..........

Adv unable to access trunk..........

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv rear pads wearing low.......... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 138,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface rust to underside brake and suspension parts

Fail 17 Feb 2021 138,843 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface rust to underside brake and suspension parts

Pass 27 Feb 2020 125,301 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 113,538 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,168 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 98,156 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,991 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 88,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 74,807 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,771 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 69,652 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 67,173 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 64,228 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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AA08 KCN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AA08 KCN, 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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AA08 KCN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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