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OW08 BVR

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,781 mi
Last recorded144,781 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 BVR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 144,781 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 137,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 128,790 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 128,789 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 23 Feb 2023 117,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake poor.

Pass 6 May 2022 108,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 105,355 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 101,705 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 101,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,631 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 91,425 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 85,747 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 80,687 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,394 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,410 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 69,409 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 59,412 miles

n/s front engine mount soft

nail o/s rear tyre

o/s front inner rim damage

o/s rear inner rim damage

Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,408 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s front engine mount soft

nail o/s rear tyre

o/s front inner rim damage

o/s rear inner rim damage

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,884 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 BVR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVR, 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 BVR registered?

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

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