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OV08 XRS

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,005 mi
Last recorded99,005 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XRS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 99,005 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,814 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,072 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 93,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected pink not red (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,430 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 91,430 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 86,169 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 83,047 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,124 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 78,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,109 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,307 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 63,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,119 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 49,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions not detected

Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,931 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 37,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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 XRS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV08 XRS registered?

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

Is OV08 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 XRS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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