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OV08 XLC

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,981 mi
Last recorded170,981 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 170,981 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 151,377 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 131,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 127,059 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 127,059 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 109,785 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 94,355 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 77,928 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 77,928 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

2 small cuts in offside rear tyre, no cords clearly visible

Fail 6 May 2015 63,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 63,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,337 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 37,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,909 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 30,905 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,840 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 XLC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

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

Is OV08 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 XLC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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