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OE08 SZU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,074 mi
Last recorded118,074 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 SZU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 118,074 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 110,074 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 100,540 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 93,890 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023
Fail 13 Sep 2022 92,364 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod to the steering rack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,602 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 80,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 72,541 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and worn on edges.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 72,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and worn on edges.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,608 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2018 63,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside wiper arm linkage worn insecure and not working correctly

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Pass 26 Aug 2017 56,248 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,359 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside front bumper & wing damaged

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Aug 2016 54,359 miles

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside front bumper & wing damaged

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,820 miles

both front tyres on 3mm limit

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,627 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,457 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,785 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 SZU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE08 SZU registered?

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

Is OE08 SZU safe to buy?

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