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OE08 XMB

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,764 mi
Last recorded167,764 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 XMB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 167,764 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 167,764 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 162,938 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 157,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 157,553 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 150,724 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 143,080 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 133,583 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 133,582 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 126,246 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 114,923 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,791 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,434 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 75,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 68,428 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,428 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,548 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,324 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 XMB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

OE08 XMB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is OE08 XMB safe to buy?

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