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OS51 OZS

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,078 mi
Last recorded145,078 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOS51 OZS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 145,078 miles

Emissions to weak to read

Engine light on

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

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

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

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

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2025 141,365 miles

Emissions to weak to read

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2025 141,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions to weak to read

Engine light on

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2024 140,378 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 140,378 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 140,367 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Both centre clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 137,638 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 137,633 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to offside light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 133,927 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 125,044 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 117,679 miles

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2019 109,467 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jun 2019 109,466 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,245 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,271 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,779 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,650 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,612 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,965 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 30,382 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges, centre 3/4 ok.

Offside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges, centre 3/4 ok.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 24,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,299 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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OS51 OZS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OS51 OZS, 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 OS51 OZS registered?

OS51 OZS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for OS51 OZS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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