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OV08 BEO

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,126 mi
Last recorded171,126 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 BEO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 171,126 miles

rattling noise from engine

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2026 171,126 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front tyres worn to 3mm

rattling noise from engine

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 165,350 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Upper both suspension arm bushes becoming worn

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter perishing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 165,350 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Upper both suspension arm bushes becoming worn

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter perishing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 160,212 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front signs of historic leak to shock absorber

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated (covered in grease

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2024 160,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front signs of historic leak to shock absorber

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin not fully visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear signs of overheating to brakes

Rear brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 155,134 miles

Front Inner both constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Front exhaust section becoming corroded

Front various suspension bushes becoming deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer slight damage to side wall of tyre

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit and wearing badly on edges

Offside Front tyre worn to legal limit on edges

Rear brake discs becoming corroded

vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 148,944 miles

Front Upper both suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

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

Offside Front Upper both suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Rear brake discs becoming corroded

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

vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 148,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper both suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged

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

Offside Front Upper both suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Rear brake discs becoming corroded

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

vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 143,752 miles

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

minor split in n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter

Fail 8 Jan 2021 143,708 miles

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

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

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

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

minor split in n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter

n/s/r brake hose becoming deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2020 137,768 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter slightly split

Fail 15 Jan 2020 137,767 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter slightly split

Pass 7 Jan 2019 125,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 120,493 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,178 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 103,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,281 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,625 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 44,138 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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OV08 BEO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BEO, 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 BEO registered?

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

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