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OE08 XSH

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,635 mi
Last recorded152,635 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 XSH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 152,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 148,588 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint rubber adrift.

Rear centre brake lamp inop.

Pass 6 Mar 2021 140,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 137,742 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 137,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 130,264 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under trays installed full inspection could not be carried out

Pass 8 Mar 2018 126,339 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside/nearside (both) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,076 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,071 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside/nearside both arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine/component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,249 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,574 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,609 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,430 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,856 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 XSH is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XSH, 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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What year was OE08 XSH registered?

OE08 XSH is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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