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OV08 OEL

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,304 mi
Last recorded125,304 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 OEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 125,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 124,806 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody/ suspension corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2024 117,062 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (all springs) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody / suspension corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2024 117,062 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (all springs) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general underbody / suspension corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2023 109,435 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,659 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 101,659 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 99,037 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nic.sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin v.thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2021 99,037 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70,vin (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nic.sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin v.thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 94,993 miles

Front All 4 upper arm bushes perished

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,983 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 86,979 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,146 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 80,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 73,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip/crack left of zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres badly perished on inner sholders,no cords show at time of test

Pass 9 May 2016 65,663 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip/crack (8.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts,sholder ware (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing due 2 age

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 55,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suggest tracking due to uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,586 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 43,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 34,699 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 34,698 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,899 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 OEL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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