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OV08 XRL

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

164,136 mi
Last recorded164,136 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 164,136 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 157,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 146,127 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 139,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 139,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 139,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 132,453 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 125,329 miles

offside front tyre low tread

Fail 6 May 2021 125,329 miles

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

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 2 Jun 2020 120,588 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 120,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 115,055 miles

emissions to clean to detect

offside front steering track rod slight movement

rear brake pads wearing low (nearside slight bind

Fail 19 Apr 2019 114,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

emissions to clean to detect

offside front steering track rod slight movement

rear brake pads wearing low (nearside slight bind

Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 99,584 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2017 99,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,126 miles

Limited RPM ; Emissions to clean to be detected by DSM.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,425 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 80,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,574 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,561 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 59,561 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,952 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 49,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 40,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 XRL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

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

Is OV08 XRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 XRL shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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