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OE08 EXT

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,583 mi
Last recorded229,583 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 EXT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 229,583 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 16 Sep 2025 229,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 17 Sep 2024 223,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 218,267 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 218,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 214,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 211,252 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too clean to test

Pass 8 Oct 2020 200,961 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam in drivers field of vision

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one of three bulbs inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 May 2019 185,247 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2018 171,866 miles

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Fail 15 May 2018 171,866 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short wiring by fuel filter under vehicle damaged and exposing wire (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below limits bald on edges with splits exposing the cords 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm bald on edges with splits exposing the cords 225/45R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' media holder and dashcam in zone "B" (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on edges 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on edges 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 10 May 2017 158,744 miles

both front shocks have slight misting of oil

Fail 10 May 2017 158,744 miles

Headlamp insecure n/s/f (1.7.3)

both front shocks have slight misting of oil

Pass 21 May 2016 148,896 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and undertrays

Fail 21 May 2016 148,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 23 May 2015 136,668 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT (225/50/17)

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 7 May 2014 122,751 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 122,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 90,360 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 55,521 miles

N/s/r and o/s/r tyre's worn on the outer edge's

Pass 24 May 2011 18,878 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 EXT is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE08 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

OE08 EXT is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is OE08 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 EXT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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