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R44 TLC

2008 Audi RS4

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,978 mi
Last recorded84,978 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi RS456,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 TLC
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 84,978 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 83,441 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 82,772 miles

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

all four adjustable shock absorber pipes are corroded

both front adjustable shock absorber hoses, outer casings slightly deteriorated/splitting

Fail 26 Mar 2024 82,676 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam - bulb fault (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre is leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

all four adjustable shock absorber pipes are corroded

both front adjustable shock absorber hoses, outer casings slightly deteriorated/splitting

both front droplink lower bushes slightly worn/deteriorated

both front inner driveshaft gaiters are slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2023 81,861 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear shock corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,875 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 80,055 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 79,250 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper suspension arms back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 74,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 66,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 61,894 miles

Front both front wipers signs of wear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Offside Rear Inner deep cut to sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2015 58,135 miles

damage to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.4mm

o/s/f tyre worn to2.55mm

Fail 18 Nov 2015 58,135 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

damage to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.4mm

o/s/f tyre worn to2.55mm

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,620 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,439 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,736 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,161 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 37,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Audi RS4?

Based on 23,377 MOT tests across 1,729 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
4,183
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 272
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 100
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 97
coil spring broken 94
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R44 TLC is a 2008 Audi RS4 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Audi RS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 56,523 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 RS4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R44 TLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Audi RS4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R44 TLC is a 2008 Audi RS4, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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