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OO05 KAP

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,842 mi
Last recorded94,842 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 KAP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 94,842 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both inside lower suspension arms (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 93,700 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shocker casings corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 93,699 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four perished/cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shocker casings corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 92,112 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,910 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper links inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 87,777 miles

Front Upper suspension links x4 inner bushes worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 87,777 miles

Front Upper suspension links x4 inner bushes worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 86,707 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,438 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides upper link inner bushes starting to split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 85,438 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides upper link inner bushes starting to split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 80,941 miles

Front suspension upper links inner bushes starting to split

Fail 2 May 2019 80,941 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake flexs ferruls corroded and union on brake pipes to corroded

Front suspension upper links inner bushes starting to split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f + o/s/r + o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 78,298 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper susp links inner perished

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm cracking/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 76,335 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slight starting to perish/splt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f 3.2mm,n/s/r 2.8mm,o/s/r 3.2mm,o/s/f 3.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,130 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides x4 just starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,123 miles

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

both sides front suspension upper links inner bushes starting to split

Fail 21 Apr 2015 70,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both sides front suspension upper links inner bushes starting to split

Pass 8 May 2014 67,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 61,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 51,924 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,774 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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OO05 KAP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OO05 KAP, 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 OO05 KAP registered?

OO05 KAP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 2008.

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