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OV08 FOM

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,154 mi
Last recorded138,154 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 FOM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 138,154 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 138,154 miles

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))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 127,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth inner edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 115,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2020 115,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 107,065 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 95,546 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Pass 18 May 2017 83,503 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,165 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 28 May 2015 64,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 64,587 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,012 miles

Bonnet scuttle drains blocked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

OS mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

OS mirror glass broken

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,913 miles

OS mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,697 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,545 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 FOM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

OV08 FOM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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