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OW08 ELO

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

208,248 mi
Last recorded208,248 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 ELO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 208,248 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 208,242 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 205,106 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 204,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 197,722 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 189,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 182,728 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 175,732 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 170,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 164,385 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 153,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

covers fitted

slight injector chuff

Pass 10 Jan 2017 145,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 138,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 73,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,602 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,810 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 ELO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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