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AB08 XRV

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,820 mi
Last recorded165,820 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XRV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 165,820 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 154,499 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 154,499 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 153,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2021 153,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2020 152,971 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2018 152,479 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 152,479 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 151,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 149,197 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 147,425 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2013 142,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 130,230 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 95,868 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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AB08 XRV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AB08 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

AB08 XRV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is AB08 XRV safe to buy?

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