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OV08 FOD

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,998 mi
Last recorded163,998 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 FOD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 163,998 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms Both sides os/ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Door stiff

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides os/ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides os/ns (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 163,985 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms Both sides os/ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Door stiff

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides os/ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides os/ns (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 154,634 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 143,136 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 143,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 135,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 130,039 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 124,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit, and worn badly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 117,076 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,522 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 98,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres worn low and unevenly on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,714 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,893 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,680 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 46,773 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,993 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 FOD is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

OV08 FOD is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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