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OE08 VLC

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,029 mi
Last recorded159,029 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 VLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 159,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2025 156,398 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 156,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 149,751 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 143,433 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 124,754 miles

both the rear brake hoses are perished

chips and cracks in the front windscreen

offside front tyre worn on the shoulders

Fail 26 Jul 2022 124,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both the rear brake hoses are perished

chips and cracks in the front windscreen

front wipers are in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on the shoulders

Pass 30 Jul 2021 111,035 miles

chip in the front windscreen

nearside and offside rear caliper flexible brake hoses are perished

rear brake pads are low

Pass 8 Jul 2020 107,393 miles

chips in the front windscreen

rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 7 Jul 2020 107,383 miles

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

both the front tyres are worn very badly on the inner shoulders and are on the wear bars

chips in the front windscreen

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2019 104,159 miles

both the rear brake hoses are becoming perished

chip in the front windscreen

offside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Fail 23 Jul 2019 104,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both the rear brake hoses are becoming perished

chip in the front windscreen

offside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,554 miles

damage to front windscreen

Fail 12 Jul 2018 96,548 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

damage to front windscreen

slight imbalance in the front brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,216 miles

both the front tyres are on the wear bars

nearside front door mirror is damaged

small cut in the nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2016 83,477 miles

nearside front door mirror damaged and broken

Fail 9 Jul 2016 83,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front door mirror damaged and broken

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,618 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 78,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,488 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,983 miles

cant inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2013 69,983 miles

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

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

both the rear tyres are perrished and worn unevenly on inside and outside edges

cant inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

nearside front tyre approaching the minimum

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,882 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the inside edges

rear brake pads are low

slight knick in the nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2011 43,428 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 VLC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

OE08 VLC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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