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OE57 XAU

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,366 mi
Last recorded151,366 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 XAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 151,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 136,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

under-tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2022 134,658 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 125,197 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 125,197 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 122,539 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 119,675 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 115,544 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 111,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

low emissions engine no print out

Pass 28 Feb 2016 105,349 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 100,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake wear warning lamp on

eml on

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 86,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 72,516 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 72,516 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,283 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,317 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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OE57 XAU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OE57 XAU, 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 OE57 XAU registered?

OE57 XAU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is OE57 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE57 XAU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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