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OV08 XOG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,445 mi
Last recorded153,445 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 153,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear spring mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front gearbox mounting bolt missing.

Pass 15 Jul 2025 140,169 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension noise but cant pin point

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spring mounts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 140,168 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension noise but cant pin point

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spring mounts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 134,929 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 131,070 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2022 126,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 120,774 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,911 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 108,917 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,342 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 86,268 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,805 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 79,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 79,038 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,053 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 55,424 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 46,401 miles

side wall damage on o/s front tyre

slight wind screen damage

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 XOG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XOG, 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 XOG registered?

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

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