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OV08 XRX

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,907 mi
Last recorded142,907 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XRX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 142,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 142,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 127,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear chassis legs corroded

Rear rear suspension component corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 127,204 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear rear chassis legs corroded

Rear rear suspension component corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 122,356 miles

Rear under body has corrosion marks

Fail 4 Aug 2022 122,356 miles

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

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

Rear under body has corrosion marks

Pass 19 Jun 2021 120,014 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 117,693 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 115,029 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 112,068 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 109,329 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2016 105,520 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,265 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 96,769 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 96,761 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 93,586 miles

front tyres close to min legal limits

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,401 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,902 miles

all brake discs slightly worn and rusted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,859 miles

both front tyres very c lose to legal limit of 1.6mm lowest reading n/s/f 1.74mm o/s/f 1.99mm

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 XRX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

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

Is OV08 XRX safe to buy?

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