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OV08 YCA

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,222 mi
Last recorded140,222 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 140,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear upper arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear upper arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers, component covers, obscuring some prescribed areas and or items.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 140,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear upper arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear upper arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undercarriage trays, splash guards, heat shields, engine covers, component covers, obscuring some prescribed areas and or items.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 127,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 125,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot starting to deteriorate, leaking grease slightly

Pass 15 May 2019 119,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Pass 24 May 2018 115,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 109,106 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 109,106 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,515 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 103,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,242 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,561 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 58,921 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 YCA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YCA, 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 YCA registered?

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

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