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OE08 AEL

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,601 mi
Last recorded121,601 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 AEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 121,601 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,354 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front lower arm front joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Jan 2023 115,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front lower arm front joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2022 108,241 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 105,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 100,962 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,657 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,934 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 70,162 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 57,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 41,175 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 34,567 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,033 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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OE08 AEL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OE08 AEL, 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 OE08 AEL registered?

OE08 AEL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for OE08 AEL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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