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OV08 XYL

2008 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,685 mi
Last recorded67,685 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 67,685 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 67,181 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 62,795 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 56,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 89,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 87,914 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 87,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 83,723 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 83,723 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,687 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,342 miles

rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,955 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,058 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,822 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,149 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,847 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 XYL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

OV08 XYL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is OV08 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 XYL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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