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OV08 XRG

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,308 mi
Last recorded138,308 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XRG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 138,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 129,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 124,663 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 121,441 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 119,287 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 119,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 118,005 miles

inside edge front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2019 114,400 miles

inside edge n/s&o/s front tyres worn

Fail 8 Jun 2019 114,400 miles

Road wheel fixing missing n/s&o/s front (5.2.1 (a) (i))

inside edge n/s&o/s front tyres worn

Pass 5 Jun 2018 109,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,134 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded and one clamp broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2017 98,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Wrong cluster fitted (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust sleeve corroded and one clamp broken

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlights corrected under P.R.S (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,695 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,838 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 43,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,769 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,554 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 XRG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

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

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