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OV08 YGU

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,890 mi
Last recorded139,890 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 139,890 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 129,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 120,258 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 109,193 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,674 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,185 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 85,668 miles

steering noisy in operation

Pass 16 Mar 2019 67,359 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,649 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,290 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,047 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,243 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 27,243 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,533 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,571 miles

Offside front brake disc badly pitted on inner face

Fail 29 Jun 2011 8,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen cracked outside testable area

Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

windscreen cracked outside testable area

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 YGU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YGU, 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 YGU registered?

OV08 YGU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is OV08 YGU safe to buy?

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