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OV08 XMB

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,947 mi
Last recorded159,947 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XMB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 159,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 159,947 miles

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

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 132,977 miles

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall cut but cords not showing

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 102,542 miles

Engine under trays insecure

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 upper arm rear bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,565 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,522 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate just starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,517 miles

nearside rear tyre right on 1.6mm limit 235/40/zr18

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,710 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres have sidewall damage and nearside on tread depth markings

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 XMB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMB, 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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OV08 XMB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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