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OV08 VYO

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,824 mi
Last recorded166,824 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 VYO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 166,824 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 2 May 2025 158,006 miles

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 156,591 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 155,514 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 155,496 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 150,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 150,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 139,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 128,230 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 117,776 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 117,765 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 106,775 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,126 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened delaminating due to corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,789 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 79,504 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,156 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,489 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 53,489 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,937 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 VYO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV08 VYO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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