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OV08 XLG

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,508 mi
Last recorded163,508 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 163,508 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 159,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 159,715 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear hose (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 155,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 155,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 150,163 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 150,163 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 143,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 143,889 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 137,044 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 122,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 113,761 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 Apr 2018 113,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,178 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r unable to fully check seat belt

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,988 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,930 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,856 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,889 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,516 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 XLG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

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

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