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AC08 MAT

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,531 mi
Last recorded179,531 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 MAT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 179,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 177,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 173,775 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 163,139 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2020 157,630 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 150,140 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 141,935 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 Mar 2017 133,802 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 133,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge flat spotting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge uneven ware (4.1.E.1)

steering seems stiff

Pass 1 Oct 2016 124,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 103,665 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 103,664 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,636 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 21 Jul 2012 59,257 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,955 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 MAT is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AC08 MAT, 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 MAT registered?

AC08 MAT is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is AC08 MAT safe to buy?

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