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OV08 XLA

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,214 mi
Last recorded157,214 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XLA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 157,214 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 146,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 138,320 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2024 138,320 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,091 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))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 131,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 11 Mar 2022 125,910 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 119,798 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 111,883 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 101,859 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 92,839 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 82,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge 3.0mm and perished

Offside Rear tyre inner edge 3.0mm and inner edge stepped

Fail 6 May 2017 82,531 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 May 2016 72,973 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 65,328 miles

Engine oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 65,328 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 59,206 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 59,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 53,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 53,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,099 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,524 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)

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 XLA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

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

Is OV08 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 XLA 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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