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AC08 ZNL

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,666 mi
Last recorded100,666 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 100,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 100,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 97,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low across tread, splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low across tread, out of shape, splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,342 miles

"Boot open" warning on dash, boot is securely closed though

N/s/f fog lamp is adrift in the front bumper

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 89,095 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 89,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 77,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus has slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 77,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus has slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 65,902 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm WEARING SMOOTH INNER EDGE -245/40/18 97WXL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 65,902 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVER MAX

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm WEARING SMOOTH INNER EDGE -245/40/18 97WXL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 57,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,960 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,431 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 34,568 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,309 miles

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,997 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,009 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 16,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 ZNL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNL, 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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AC08 ZNL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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