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OV08 FOT

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

227,675 mi
Last recorded227,675 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 227,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 217,686 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 203,643 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot & handbrake low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 203,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot & handbrake low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 190,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 164,695 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 143,087 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 122,925 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 122,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f, o/s/f & o/s/r tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 103,862 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,438 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,912 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,452 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,341 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,752 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,277 miles

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)

rear tyres starting to misshape

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 FOT is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

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

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