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AO08 NXL

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

166,814 mi
Last recorded166,814 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 NXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 166,814 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 163,399 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 152,016 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 152,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 140,638 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 135,723 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 131,424 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Some corrosion to underbody

Fail 5 Aug 2020 131,423 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Some corrosion to underbody

Pass 2 Apr 2019 123,587 miles

Center Exhaust Clamp Broke/Corroded

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

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

Underbody Rusting

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underbody Rusting

Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,390 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear undertray not fully secure

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

slight imbalance on application of front brakes

some perrishing - cracking on front upper suspension arm rubber bushes nearside and offside

some wear in offside front forward positioned lower suspension arm ball joint

some wear on front and rear brake discs

under bonnet covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,844 miles

child seat fitted to rear passenger seat restricting inspection of adult seatbelt

engine covers/undertrays fitted resstricting inspection

slight perrishing on front suspension arm rubber bushes

some fluctuation on front brake application

Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,541 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,934 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)

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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AO08 NXL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AO08 NXL, 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 AO08 NXL registered?

AO08 NXL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AO08 NXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 NXL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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