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AO08 SPX

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,994 mi
Last recorded149,994 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SPX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 149,994 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 147,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 144,948 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 138,134 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 129,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 120,677 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 120,040 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 112,235 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 112,234 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,422 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,117 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,020 miles

handbrake lever high (adivse adjusting)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,268 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,421 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,070 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,015 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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AO08 SPX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

AO08 SPX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AO08 SPX safe to buy?

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