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OE08 XJO

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,749 mi
Last recorded172,749 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 XJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 172,749 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective pipr (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2025 166,492 miles

Midd exhaust clamp corroded and broken, Exhaust loose

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stops and covers deteriated (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 166,492 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Midd exhaust clamp corroded and broken, Exhaust loose

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stops and covers deteriated (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 163,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 152,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 143,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 143,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 139,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray

Fail 18 Oct 2021 139,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray

Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and under tray

Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,668 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,137 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2017 96,919 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,900 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,245 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,640 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 XJO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

OE08 XJO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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The MOT history for OE08 XJO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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