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OV08 OBP

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

248,371 mi
Last recorded248,371 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 OBP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 248,371 miles

Gearbox bell housing worn where driveshaft support is located

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 248,371 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox bell housing worn where driveshaft support is located

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 210,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn close to serviceable limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn close to serviceable limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 210,411 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn close to serviceable limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn close to serviceable limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 193,586 miles

Interior rear view mirror (non obligatory) missing

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut in nearside front outer tyrewall.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 172,428 miles

emissions too clean to register test bypassed by NT

Pass 4 Apr 2016 155,772 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to register, test overruled by N.T

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

Rear tyres 3mm approx.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 139,436 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Emissions too clean to register

Pass 14 Apr 2014 122,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to register

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen wipers poor but still clearing screen

Pass 15 Apr 2013 108,470 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 108,470 miles

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

Emissions too clean to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower front ball joints play close to limits

both rear tyres worn close to limits

exh heat shield slightly loose

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

noise when clutch depressed

rear brake pads worn

Fail 21 Mar 2012 89,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower front ball joints play close to limits

both rear tyres worn close to limits

exh heat shield slightly loose

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

noise when clutch depressed

rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust smoke to clean to register on emmision test

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

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 OBP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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