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OE08 VZM

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,110 mi
Last recorded175,110 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 VZM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 175,110 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 161,345 miles

under trays

Fail 9 Nov 2021 161,329 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2021 160,031 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2021 160,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 146,418 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 134,779 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 121,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner arm ball joint has a slit in it but is preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint has a slit in it but is preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under components

Fail 21 Jul 2018 120,900 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 103,350 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,027 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,363 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on showing a fault

Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,663 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,120 miles

too clean for emissions test

Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear 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 VZM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

OE08 VZM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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The MOT history for OE08 VZM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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