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OV08 XNL

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,818 mi
Last recorded215,818 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XNL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 215,818 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shocker Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 206,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 206,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Jan 2024 191,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 180,548 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 172,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall damage 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 164,711 miles

Front Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 164,710 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 155,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Also has corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Also has corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 155,228 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Also has corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Also has corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 146,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 136,526 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2017 112,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 112,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 87,725 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 87,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 81,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 74,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres low on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,094 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,219 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,740 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 XNL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc 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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

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

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