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OIW 26

2008 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,549 mi
Last recorded48,549 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIW 26
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 48,549 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 48,549 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 45,706 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 45,706 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 44,337 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 44,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 42,601 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 42,601 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 41,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 41,196 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 41,196 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 39,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 38,475 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, sidewalls splitting - under inflation? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls splitting - under inflation? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 36,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 16 May 2017 34,861 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 33,154 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,815 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,951 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 22,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,906 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 16,984 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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OIW 26 is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OIW 26, 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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OIW 26 is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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