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MT08 OUW

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,520 mi
Last recorded190,520 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 190,520 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 190,520 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 177,324 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 173,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 160,093 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 147,570 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 147,570 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 143,286 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brale disc back plate silght insecur

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 143,286 miles

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

Front Registration plate incorrect digits small (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brale disc back plate silght insecur

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 135,222 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 135,222 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 127,445 miles

emission clean

Pass 3 Nov 2017 116,118 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 106,789 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 89,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,719 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 63,661 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,526 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,053 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 OUW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MT08 OUW, 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 OUW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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