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OE08 XKG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,639 mi
Last recorded173,639 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 XKG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 173,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 173,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 161,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 154,148 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 154,138 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 147,128 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 147,126 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 141,299 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 140,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 134,054 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 134,040 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 127,575 miles

Coolant level low

EML illuminated

Emissions reading zero

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,296 miles

Damage to offside rear door and wing

Damage too Nearside rear door

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Fore most and rear most arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Fore most and rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 105,296 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Towing plug socket (1.9.2a)

Damage to offside rear door and wing

Damage too Nearside rear door

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Fore most and rear most arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Fore most and rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Damage to door

Tow bar wiring poorly secured

Fail 3 Sep 2015 84,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Damage to door

Tow bar wiring poorly secured

Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 56,543 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 56,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,572 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,233 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 34,411 miles

os rear tyre bald on outer edge down to 2mm and nail in tread , unable to see inner brake pads

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 XKG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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