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OW08 BUO

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,473 mi
Last recorded173,473 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 BUO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 173,473 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 163,045 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 151,843 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner/outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 151,843 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both side (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner/outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 114,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle only just met the required park brake efficiency - system may need adjustment or repair - nearside and offside weak

Pass 13 Jun 2019 106,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2018 99,581 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 89,717 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 80,128 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 80,128 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,274 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,040 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 50,425 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,482 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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OW08 BUO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OW08 BUO, 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 OW08 BUO registered?

OW08 BUO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is OW08 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 BUO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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