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OV08 XLJ

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,196 mi
Last recorded128,196 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 128,196 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 2 Feb 2019 128,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not mounted in lower cup correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2018 119,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2017 107,114 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 103,466 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 103,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,927 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 102,927 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,665 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,321 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 83,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre waring on inside edge of tyre. ( Ferthering )

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2013 82,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre waring on inside edge of tyre. ( Ferthering )

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 75,482 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,677 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 54,677 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre inner secondary tread worn bald

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 XLJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

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

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