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OV08 SBU

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,193 mi
Last recorded132,193 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 SBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 132,193 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 123,295 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 118,707 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 116,690 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 116,669 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 116,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 105,441 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 92,219 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 92,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,024 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,288 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,295 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,294 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,303 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 39,302 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,459 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 35,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 29,865 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 SBU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

OV08 SBU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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