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OV08 VYP

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,166 mi
Last recorded67,166 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 67,166 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock Corroded

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

Offside Front Shock Corroded

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 67,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Mil Light Is On (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock Corroded

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

Offside Front Shock Corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 66,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 66,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls are also damaged/worn thin from rim cutting into them when tyres were under-inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg above coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls are also damaged/worn thin from wheel rim cutting into them when tyres were under-inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg above coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls also marked from wheel rim rubbing on them when tyre under-inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both front tyres and the off-side rear tyre were all <20psi, inflated to 34psi. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 66,242 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush in the front lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 65,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 65,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 64,317 miles

Under floor covers fitted restricting view

Pass 4 Jan 2021 62,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads wearing thinner than o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 60,431 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,749 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,551 miles

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

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2018 54,531 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,603 miles

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

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

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

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,237 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 45,159 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,776 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,024 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,866 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,346 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 VYP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

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

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