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AB08 XEE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

200,543 mi
Last recorded200,543 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 200,543 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 200,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 184,901 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 184,901 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 179,997 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 170,386 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 158,979 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 158,979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 150,948 miles

Both front rear suspension arms bushes splitting

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine under tray insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm outer bush spitting

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

Offside Front suspension arm inner bush splitting

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 150,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front rear suspension arms bushes splitting

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine under tray insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm outer bush spitting

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

Offside Front suspension arm inner bush splitting

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 144,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 137,017 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 127,154 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 114,147 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,552 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,593 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 40,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ns rear tyre worn close to legal limit and has nail in tread

os front tyre worn to 2.5mm

os rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,573 miles

Offside 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 XEE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XEE, 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 XEE registered?

AB08 XEE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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