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OE08 EDO

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,157 mi
Last recorded182,157 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 EDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 182,157 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 182,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component fractured up right top pinch bolt mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2025 170,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 152,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush for shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush for shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 152,322 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush for shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush for shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 140,368 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Jun 2022 127,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 114,931 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 111,326 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 111,323 miles

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 102,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 102,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 89,444 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,083 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,541 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,505 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot micro switch inop

Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,559 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,469 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,862 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,142 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)

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 EDO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EDO, 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 EDO registered?

OE08 EDO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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