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OW08 EMF

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,655 mi
Last recorded136,655 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 136,655 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 125,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 119,509 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 102,913 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,066 miles

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

dynamic steering amber warning lamp on

Pass 1 Feb 2021 95,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 94,838 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 18 Feb 2019 93,487 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms both sides starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside has some surface corrosion

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,690 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,309 miles

All front upper suspension arm bushes starting to split (no play)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm of tread and out of shape on inner edge

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,512 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 83,512 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre joint clamp broken (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,373 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,880 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 54,360 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 EMF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

OW08 EMF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is OW08 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 EMF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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