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OV08 XYM

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,687 mi
Last recorded145,687 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 145,687 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front joint in hub worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 137,576 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 123,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 116,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,305 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 98,182 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,316 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 87,315 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working only comes on when fog light switched on (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,324 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,318 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 56,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 49,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,264 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 XYM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XYM, 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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OV08 XYM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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