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OV08 RYJ

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,254 mi
Last recorded138,254 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 RYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 138,254 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 132,633 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 125,795 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 120,431 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 120,429 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer wall/tread cracked/split (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in bands on inner edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 106,418 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 106,417 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear unevenly on edge and inner wall starting to split/perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 103,193 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 103,099 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked and seat folded down

Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,220 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 95,220 miles

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,005 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 90,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 May 2016 151,714 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 145,309 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)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 135,819 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 103,932 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 103,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,509 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,584 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear 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 RYJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

OV08 RYJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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