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AC08 DBO

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,641 mi
Last recorded202,641 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 202,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 186,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 173,076 miles

Engine cover / under tray body protection fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 173,076 miles

Engine cover / under tray body protection fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 171,435 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 171,434 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 169,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not obviously punctured ()

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 167,008 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Fail 11 Mar 2021 167,005 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 165,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 161,044 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 161,039 miles

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

DPF light illuminated

Pass 13 Mar 2018 155,985 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 149,415 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 143,470 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 143,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 136,933 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,006 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 113,979 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 91,724 miles

All brake discs slightly lipped

Emissions too clean for read out

Fail 7 Mar 2012 91,724 miles

All brake discs slightly lipped

Emissions too clean for read out

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,560 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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AC08 DBO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AC08 DBO, 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 AC08 DBO registered?

AC08 DBO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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