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MT08 OSJ

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

241,446 mi
Last recorded241,446 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 OSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 241,446 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 232,302 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 216,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 216,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 204,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 189,976 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 180,808 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 163,394 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 163,393 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 161,553 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear seat belt missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 144,309 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 126,089 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 125,826 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed by puncher repair (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,981 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 10 Jun 2015 106,966 miles

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2014 96,335 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 93,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 89,495 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads getting low

Pass 25 May 2011 81,505 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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MT08 OSJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MT08 OSJ, 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 MT08 OSJ registered?

MT08 OSJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is MT08 OSJ safe to buy?

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