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AV08 ORF

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,601 mi
Last recorded148,601 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ORF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 148,601 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 143,946 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

some corrosion to floor pans and rear chassis

Fail 30 Jul 2024 143,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

some corrosion to floor pans and rear chassis

Pass 2 Aug 2023 140,868 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front floor has some corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 137,357 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 132,993 miles

Front anti roll bar link bolts in correct length for application

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 127,333 miles

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Fail 17 Aug 2020 127,333 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Pass 30 Aug 2019 121,611 miles

Emissions not registered) (Clean

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 112,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 104,940 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 28 Sep 2016 104,833 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,157 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread and perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check Nearside rear & Offside rear seatbelts due to childseats fitted at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,613 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,841 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,388 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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AV08 ORF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV08 ORF, 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 AV08 ORF registered?

AV08 ORF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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