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OW08 BWO

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,422 mi
Last recorded176,422 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 BWO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2025 176,422 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 170,038 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning light illuminated on dash

engine oil leak, recommend investigation

under body covers obscuring view

Pass 6 Apr 2023 162,843 miles

Covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Vehicle body, subframes, and various brake and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 162,819 miles

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

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

Covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Vehicle body, subframes, and various brake and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 155,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

under covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 28 Mar 2022 155,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

under covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Mar 2021 150,235 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 150,137 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sound deadening material insecure exhaust covers and undercovers (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 144,129 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed DRIVERS BELT FRAYED , SUGGEST REPLACED AT SOME POINT. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 144,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFFSIDE OUTER C.V BOOT LOOSE ON SMALL END (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed DRIVERS BELT FRAYED , SUGGEST REPLACED AT SOME POINT. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 132,288 miles

Zero emissions detected

Fail 20 Mar 2019 132,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Zero emissions detected

Pass 21 Mar 2018 117,892 miles

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Pass 28 Mar 2017 107,599 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,569 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,619 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,471 miles

Zero emmissions detectyed at tailpipe

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,472 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,901 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,384 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 BWO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW08 BWO, 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 BWO registered?

OW08 BWO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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