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OE08 XJJ

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,944 mi
Last recorded164,944 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 164,944 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 164,782 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 157,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 148,448 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 140,292 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears.225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 134,316 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2022 134,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 129,215 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 129,215 miles

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 124,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 124,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 118,269 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 118,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 106,423 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 106,423 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,531 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly mishapen on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,463 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm

Offside front tyre 2.5mm

Unable to fully check rear seat belt due to fitted child seat

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust clamp is broken

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear to inner edges

cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2013 64,155 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear to inner edges

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,276 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,456 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 XJJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XJJ, 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 XJJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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