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OW08 BYG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,482 mi
Last recorded95,482 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 95,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock dust cover broken

Fail 29 Jul 2025 95,479 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock dust cover broken

Pass 23 Jul 2024 90,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 85,467 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 80,909 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,658 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 74,917 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 74,917 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,423 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished Outer Wall

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front 2mm Also Perished Outer Walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,574 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr tyre inner tread feathered

osr tyre inner tread feathered

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,552 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Apr 2015 57,639 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has cut in tread.

osr tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,839 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to approx.3mm (235/40/18 95y Pirelli)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,828 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 BYG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BYG, 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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OW08 BYG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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