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OV08 ODJ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,453 mi
Last recorded136,453 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 136,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 121,821 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 121,821 miles

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

The exhaust centre section has a badly corroded clamp which requires replacement.

Pass 10 Jun 2022 113,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 106,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lead tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 106,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lead tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,915 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 98,915 miles

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

Central central heat shield on exhaust insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curve + straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curve + straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 87,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curve + straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curve + straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,848 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 78,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,174 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread + worn inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2017 70,174 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread + worn inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,177 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside rear tyre slightly deformed

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 62,176 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly deformed

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,910 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,840 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,155 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 ODJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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