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OV08 XSE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,379 mi
Last recorded168,379 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XSE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 168,379 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 157,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 150,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 143,018 miles

blue smoke during emission test but not excessive

coolant level low

Fail 23 Jun 2017 143,018 miles

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

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

blue smoke during emission test but not excessive

coolant level low

Pass 25 Jun 2016 135,482 miles

light smoke on idle

Fail 25 Jun 2016 135,482 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

light smoke on idle

Pass 8 Jun 2015 126,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2015 126,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 118,894 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 112,143 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 102,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 102,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,121 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 XSE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

OV08 XSE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is OV08 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 XSE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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