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OV08 HPJ

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,375 mi
Last recorded117,375 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 HPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 117,375 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 117,364 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 117,355 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges. 235/40r18 Dot 14/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre On outer edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 29/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges. Dot 14/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40r18 Dot 14/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 115,767 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner side wall. 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40r18 Dot 14/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 113,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits on inner sidewall 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread - leaking 235/40r18 ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits on inner sidewall 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Pressure corrected (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 111,265 miles

Nearside Front Evidence that tyre has been driven on flat

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre has been driven on flat (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 111,265 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Evidence that tyre has been driven on flat

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre has been driven on flat (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,166 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 107,502 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 107,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 104,223 miles

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,749 miles

EML illuminating on instrument panel

Fail 24 Mar 2015 91,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres damaged on outer side walls and perishing

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres damaged on outer side walls and perishing

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,297 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 78,296 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 66,334 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,334 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,658 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 HPJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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