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EF57 OBX

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

225,727 mi
Last recorded225,727 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 OBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 225,727 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 217,443 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 207,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 190,310 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 173,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 19 Dec 2019 159,287 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 139,932 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 7 Dec 2017 124,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min limit. tyre size 235/40-18 (4.1.E.1)

nearside registration plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2017 113,236 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 113,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,481 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 91,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2013 78,442 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,831 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,760 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,682 miles

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

front wiper blades very noisy in operation but clearing screen ok

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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EF57 OBX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EF57 OBX, 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 EF57 OBX registered?

EF57 OBX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is EF57 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 OBX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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