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AB08 XDL

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,017 mi
Last recorded160,017 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XDL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 160,017 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 160,017 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 153,044 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 153,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 142,865 miles

Child seat fitted

nail in NSF tyre

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 142,865 miles

Child seat fitted

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in NSF tyre

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 129,702 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 129,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 106,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,689 miles

255/35/R19/96Y. Fronts 4mm. Rears 5mm.

Front pads 20% worn.

Rear pads 50% worn.

Pass 20 May 2011 60,068 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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AB08 XDL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AB08 XDL, 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 AB08 XDL registered?

AB08 XDL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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