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OE08 SXY

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,581 mi
Last recorded156,581 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 156,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 156,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 149,027 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edges nearside and offside are slightly stepping/shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 142,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 142,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 140,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 130,752 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,413 miles

Corrosion on rear chassis/suspension components

Fail 12 Jan 2022 123,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Should be a 225, not 235 (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both split showing inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on rear chassis/suspension components

Pass 30 Dec 2020 114,735 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 114,735 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 108,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 102,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but doesn't show white light

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 102,431 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,994 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 92,993 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,269 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,702 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp lenses slightly broken

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 72,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp lenses slightly broken

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,684 miles

NSR Tyre has a minor surface cuts (No cords exposed)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 63,684 miles

NSR Tyre has a minor surface cuts (No cords exposed)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 54,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,386 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 45,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,263 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 29,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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 SXY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SXY, 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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OE08 SXY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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