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AFZ 1548

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,205 mi
Last recorded146,205 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 1548
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2024 146,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Front Wheel Arches Starting To Show Corrosion

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Back Plate Insecure

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 141,411 miles

(advise) rear heatshield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (advise) inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (advise) disc lipped on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (advise) inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (advise) rear disc lipped on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 141,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

(advise) rear heatshield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (advise) inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (advise) disc lipped on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (advise) inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (advise) rear disc lipped on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 133,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 124,814 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 118,441 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 109,799 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear REVERSE LIGHT INOP

Pass 14 Dec 2018 100,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,923 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 86,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,491 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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AFZ 1548 is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AFZ 1548, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFZ 1548 registered?

AFZ 1548 is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is AFZ 1548 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 1548 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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