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LO08 XRE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

222,307 mi
Last recorded222,307 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 XRE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 222,307 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 222,179 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 218,510 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 209,161 miles

N/S/R O/S/R coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2021 201,595 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 198,433 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 186,710 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 186,710 miles

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 165,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (hub ball joint ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under try fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 147,800 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Pass 27 Jul 2016 134,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower rear arms have slight detoriation of rubbers

both front upper suspension arms have slight cracks in rubbers

o/s mirror is cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2015 112,188 miles

Emissions to clean to trigger.

Engine management light on.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,626 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,615 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,029 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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LO08 XRE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,698cc 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 LO08 XRE, 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 LO08 XRE registered?

LO08 XRE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is LO08 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 XRE 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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