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OV08 OBM

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,429 mi
Last recorded159,429 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 159,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 136,419 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 108,258 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,939 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 89,920 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,976 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,768 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 67,768 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 58,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,249 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,297 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 OBM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

OV08 OBM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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The MOT history for OV08 OBM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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