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OJZ 5438

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,644 mi
Last recorded199,644 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJZ 5438
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 199,644 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 189,357 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 189,357 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 161,912 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2021 161,911 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hid bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2021 161,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 149,540 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust section sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 139,623 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 127,699 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 127,609 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,432 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 100,729 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 100,729 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 92,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,255 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,895 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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OJZ 5438 is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OJZ 5438, 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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OJZ 5438 is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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