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OU58 XGW

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,846 mi
Last recorded159,846 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 XGW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 159,846 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Additional wiring for LED illuminations (especially under sill and by jacking points) (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated running at 1 bar has damaged the inner sidewall (inflated to 2.5 bar for brake test) (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 159,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides very low (probably due to sensor, nearside rear, broken) (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside not working (0/3 jets) - offside partially working (1/3 jets) (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Additional wiring for LED illuminations (especially under sill and by jacking points) (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated running at 1 bar has damaged the inner sidewall (inflated to 2.5 bar for brake test) (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 143,772 miles

front tyres 3.5 mm min is 1.6

Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,828 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 131,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 121,207 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 121,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,656 miles

nsf tyre 3mm osf tyre 4mm

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,086 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,452 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,833 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 66,833 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,268 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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OU58 XGW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OU58 XGW, 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 OU58 XGW registered?

OU58 XGW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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