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OV08 XJX

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,362 mi
Last recorded148,362 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XJX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 148,362 miles

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

Rear Suspension Component's Corroded.

Fail 12 Mar 2026 148,361 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension Component's Corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2025 138,765 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 138,763 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 128,002 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 120,145 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 114,011 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 109,514 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 106,556 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,833 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 80,570 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,824 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 76,822 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,444 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,197 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,761 miles

front tyres are scrubbed

nearside front tyre has damage to the inner sidewall

Fail 28 Jun 2013 54,761 miles

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

front tyres are scrubbed

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,723 miles

offside rear spring is incomplete but still seated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,621 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 XJX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black 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 XJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV08 XJX registered?

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

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