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MT08 OVC

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,106 mi
Last recorded188,106 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 188,106 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 188,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 183,177 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN UJ..BOTTOM.

Fail 16 Jul 2021 183,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN UJ..BOTTOM.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 175,855 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 176,854 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 159,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also low on pressure and wearing on inner edge advise changing at earliest convienience (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear tyres (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on tread advise changing at earliest convienience (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 151,140 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer cv boots (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise changing at earliest convienience (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 143,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 138,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 129,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 121,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 115,351 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 115,351 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 107,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 106,757 miles

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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MT08 OVC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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