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OV08 XNY

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,765 mi
Last recorded180,765 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XNY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 180,765 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front wing have corrision at wheel arches

surface rust on front and rear suspension

Fail 10 Apr 2025 180,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm been run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front wing have corrision at wheel arches

surface rust on front and rear suspension

Pass 19 Apr 2024 156,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Ferrules/Hoses/Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System/Exhaust Clamps corroded. Heat shield also slightly insecure

Fuel pipe securing brackets corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 4X Shock absorber casings corroded close to failure limit (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various Upper/Lower Front and Rear Suspension bushes deteriorated. Anti Roll Linkbar bushes also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded in places, Undertrays restricting inspection. Rear Axle/Axle mounts also corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 156,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Ferrules/Hoses/Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System/Exhaust Clamps corroded. Heat shield also slightly insecure

Fuel pipe securing brackets corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 4X Shock absorber casings corroded close to failure limit (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various Upper/Lower Front and Rear Suspension bushes deteriorated. Anti Roll Linkbar bushes also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded in places, Undertrays restricting inspection. Rear Axle/Axle mounts also corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 149,829 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 142,277 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 131,226 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 124,012 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,890 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 107,515 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 98,495 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 98,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 93,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 83,510 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 83,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 69,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2012 58,530 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 46,953 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 XNY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XNY, 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 XNY registered?

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

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