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OV08 OFX

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,309 mi
Last recorded152,309 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 152,309 miles

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

Rear rear subframe corroded

eml light on

Fail 14 Dec 2022 152,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear subframe corroded

eml light on

Pass 16 Dec 2021 141,493 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Dec 2021 141,481 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,916 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 105,994 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 105,993 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,214 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 84,883 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2016 78,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front slight play in rack end

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,010 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement o/s/f roadwheel (rack arm)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,600 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 55,525 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,951 miles

emissions fas not detected

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 OFX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OFX, 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 OFX registered?

OV08 OFX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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