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OV08 XSO

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,748 mi
Last recorded183,748 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 183,748 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 173,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 162,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper rear shock absorber top bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Upper rear shock absorber top bump stop deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2024 161,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 153,300 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 153,266 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 144,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 140,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 140,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 136,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 129,666 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 122,357 miles

Both rear tyres getting low and wearing on edges.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 111,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 19 Mar 2016 100,305 miles

under trays fitted to car unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 18 Mar 2016 100,302 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted to car unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 86,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coolant level low

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,951 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2014 76,951 miles

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

coolant level low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

scuttle drain tubes blocked

Pass 2 Mar 2013 65,035 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,555 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,114 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XSO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XSO, 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 XSO registered?

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

Is OV08 XSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 XSO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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