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OV57 UEX

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,395 mi
Last recorded171,395 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 UEX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 171,395 miles

oil leak

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2023 166,527 miles

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

engine Smokey

Fail 29 Aug 2023 166,527 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

engine Smokey

Pass 19 Aug 2022 159,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Aug 2022 159,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Aug 2021 152,449 miles

heat shield insecure rear

Fail 30 Jul 2021 152,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

heat shield insecure rear

Pass 4 Aug 2020 147,065 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 137,695 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 128,176 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 128,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 121,901 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 112,745 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 103,064 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to offside rear lamp assembly

Pass 18 Dec 2013 93,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 82,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 82,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,450 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,652 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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OV57 UEX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV57 UEX, 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 OV57 UEX registered?

OV57 UEX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is OV57 UEX safe to buy?

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