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OV08 VZP

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,259 mi
Last recorded153,259 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 153,259 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 153,259 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 140,817 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 138,203 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 138,203 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 134,642 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,884 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 129,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 113,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 113,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 97,306 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 97,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both shock absorbers should be replaced together ,, because n/s front shock absorber ia also leaking (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,804 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,063 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,758 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 56,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,046 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,235 miles

Wipers smearing screen

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 VZP 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 70%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

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

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