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OV08 XLP

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

186,045 mi
Last recorded186,045 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XLP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 186,045 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2026 186,045 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 178,116 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 178,103 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 167,844 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 164,161 miles

Front exhaust het shield loose

Offside Rear lamps inner and outer cracked

Rear tow bar wiring plugs corroded,7 pin

Fail 16 Jun 2023 164,161 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front exhaust het shield loose

Nearside Front inner and outer tread worn

Nearside Front inner and outer tread worn

Offside Rear lamps inner and outer cracked

Rear tow bar wiring plugs corroded,7 pin

Pass 17 Jun 2022 160,846 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 156,815 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 152,460 miles

Offside Rear Lamp Unit Cracked.. No White Light Showing

Rear Washer N/W

Fail 9 Jun 2020 152,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp Unit Cracked.. No White Light Showing

Rear Washer N/W

Pass 8 May 2019 143,436 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 133,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 133,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 126,374 miles

Nearside Front engine mount leaking

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front engine mount leaking

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 111,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,997 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 60,986 miles

Both off side rear light units are cracked

Front brake discs are wearing thin

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

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

Unable to check the underside of the vehicle correctly due to engine undertray and floor covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2012 60,986 miles

Both off side rear light units are cracked

Front brake discs are wearing thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Unable to check the underside of the vehicle correctly due to engine undertray and floor covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,408 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 41,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XLP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

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

Is OV08 XLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 XLP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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