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LO08 XRT

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,024 mi
Last recorded142,024 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 XRT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 142,024 miles

Suspension bushes deteriorated.

Fail 21 Apr 2026 142,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension bushes deteriorated.

Pass 9 May 2025 136,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 128,577 miles

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

Coolant low

Front suspension bushes perished

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (ON LIMIT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers appear to be weak

Wipers poor

Pass 6 May 2023 120,409 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2023 120,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management warning lamp staying lit (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2022 112,139 miles

both the rear tyres are perished worn on the inner shoulders and have cuts in the treads

center exhaust joiner in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2021 105,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 99,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,323 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,975 miles

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2018 83,971 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,506 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 66,988 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,598 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,410 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,489 miles

Slight Play In Nearside Track Rod & End

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,681 miles

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

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

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 XRT is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

LO08 XRT is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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