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AC08 XRG

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,410 mi
Last recorded142,410 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XRG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 142,410 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 138,232 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted masking testable items

Fail 25 Jan 2023 138,232 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted masking testable items

Pass 3 Feb 2021 134,280 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 3 Feb 2021 134,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 28 Jan 2020 133,348 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,575 miles

covers fitted throughout the vehicle masking some testable items

nearside front bumper and wing damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Jan 2019 127,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

covers fitted throughout the vehicle masking some testable items

nearside front bumper and wing damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2018 121,386 miles

covers fitted

e.m.l. light on

Pass 17 Jan 2017 114,408 miles

engine management light on

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 19 Jan 2016 108,088 miles

Eml on

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tested Under Wet Conditions.MIL On.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 102,347 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tested Under Wet Conditions.MIL On.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,177 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,540 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 86,535 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,741 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 7 Apr 2011 48,763 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 XRG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

AC08 XRG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is AC08 XRG safe to buy?

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