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MT08 OSM

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,752 mi
Last recorded172,752 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 OSM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 172,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s pads visually getting slightly low? can't fully see (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake back plate broken off

Nearside Rear Outer door handle sticks out when opened

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged sticks intermittently (7.1.2 (d))

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

exhaust heat shields and under covers loose

Fail 5 Mar 2026 172,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s pads visually getting slightly low? can't fully see (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake back plate broken off

Nearside Rear Outer door handle sticks out when opened

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged sticks intermittently (7.1.2 (d))

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

exhaust heat shields and under covers loose

Fail 12 Feb 2026 172,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod off sensor (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake back plate broke off

Nearside Rear Outer door handle staying out when opened

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

Rear fog tell tail on dash all the time

exhaust heat shield loose/ n/s rear undertray loose

park brake malfunction message on dash

Pass 25 Nov 2024 167,994 miles

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

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 9 Nov 2023 159,873 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 159,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 149,628 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 149,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 141,348 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 141,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 129,168 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 115,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 107,630 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear cracks in outer tyre shoulder

Offside Front wiper smearing

Offside Rear cut in tyre outer wall, no cords exposed

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2016 90,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner two long cuts/cracks in inner tyre wall, cords not exposed

Nearside Rear cracks in outer tyre shoulder

Offside Front wiper smearing

Offside Rear cut in tyre outer wall, no cords exposed

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 77,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,016 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 72,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2013 63,914 miles

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

nearside inner front tyre has cut but not to cords

Pass 18 May 2012 53,236 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,937 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 42,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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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MT08 OSM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OSM, 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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MT08 OSM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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