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OV08 AYH

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,487 mi
Last recorded187,487 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 AYH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 187,487 miles

Nearside Front wheel has been repaired

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Fail 26 Jul 2019 187,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel has been repaired

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front grille lose

surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Pass 27 Jul 2018 173,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel has been repaired

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlamps slightly loose

both rear brake flexible hoses deteriorated

surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Fail 27 Jul 2018 173,209 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel has been repaired

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlamps slightly loose

both rear brake flexible hoses deteriorated

surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Pass 28 Jul 2017 160,783 miles

both rear wheels slightly buckled

n/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

n/s/f wheel rim slightly buckled and weld repaired

Fail 27 Jul 2017 160,783 miles

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

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

both rear wheels slightly buckled

n/s/f wheel rim slightly buckled and weld repaired

n/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 28 Jun 2016 148,329 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 122,538 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 122,535 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Jun 2014 97,600 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 41,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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OV08 AYH is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV08 AYH, 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 OV08 AYH registered?

OV08 AYH is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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