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OV08 XKM

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,891 mi
Last recorded156,891 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 156,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 145,630 miles

Front both sides wings corroded

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

exhaust system corroded

hand brake leading slightly low

Fail 11 Apr 2023 145,576 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front both sides wings corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 140,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 140,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 135,979 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 135,979 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 125,770 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 116,599 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 116,599 miles

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

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 101,932 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 101,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 89,158 miles

Engine/undercovers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2016 89,157 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,467 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 58,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,771 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,320 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 53,308 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 XKM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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