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OV08 VZG

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,611 mi
Last recorded80,611 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 80,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 66,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front shock bushes lower poor condition

n/s and o/s rear tyres small cuts not to cords

n/s rear tyre slight out of shape

Fail 15 May 2025 66,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front shock bushes lower poor condition

n/s and o/s rear tyres small cuts not to cords

n/s rear tyre slight out of shape

Pass 16 May 2024 54,068 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 54,052 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 42,560 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,457 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 40,457 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,431 miles

Sticker in the swept area not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 30 Jun 2021 37,423 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pads warning light on but pads are OK

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sticker in the swept area not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 23 Jul 2020 35,525 miles

Brake pad warning sensor on

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 35,520 miles

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

Brake pad warning sensor on

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 32,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,382 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,118 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,376 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 10 May 2014 22,676 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 22,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,563 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 17,684 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,382 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 VZG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV08 VZG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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