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OE08 SZL

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,668 mi
Last recorded167,668 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 167,668 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 164,073 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Steering system slightly stiff

Fail 15 Sep 2023 164,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

Steering system slightly stiff

Pass 20 Sep 2022 160,192 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 160,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 152,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 148,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 142,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 129,010 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 129,010 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 119,430 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 107,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,447 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 98,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,457 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 68,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,946 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,694 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,195 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 SZL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

OE08 SZL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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