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HG08 OLN

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 OLN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024

BATTERY NOT SECURED

Nearside Rear ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK PLAY

Offside Front SIDE LIGHT DIM

Offside Rear SPRING CORRODED

Rear WASH WIPE INOP

Pass 20 Dec 2023
Pass 5 Jan 2023 158,932 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2023 158,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 149,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2021 149,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 138,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around EGR cooler (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Fail 8 Jan 2021 138,000 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around EGR cooler (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Pass 3 Jan 2020 128,002 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

upper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Fail 3 Jan 2020 128,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

upper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Pass 8 Jan 2019 119,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 108,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

fan belt splitting

upper and lower covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 5 Jan 2017 99,669 miles

child seat n/s/r

engine cover and undertrays

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jan 2017 99,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat n/s/r

engine cover and undertrays

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,969 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s accident damage

Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,412 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,976 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 63,128 miles

off side front and rear tyres damaged on outer walls

Fail 11 May 2011 63,051 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front and near side rear tyres damaged on outer wall

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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HG08 OLN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG08 OLN, 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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HG08 OLN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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