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OV08 XPM

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,590 mi
Last recorded176,590 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XPM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 176,590 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 169,459 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 169,443 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm bushes (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))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 146,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 146,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 126,138 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 118,795 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 118,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,437 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,268 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,213 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,222 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,307 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,437 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 49,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,607 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 XPM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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