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OW08 FYB

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

259,558 mi
Last recorded259,558 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 FYB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 259,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 258,041 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 258,030 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective Light on dashboard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 255,128 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 255,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 249,273 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Universal joint onto steering rack (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Tyres feathering on inside

Fail 27 Aug 2016 249,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Universal joint onto steering rack (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Tyres feathering on inside

Pass 31 Jul 2015 234,470 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 79,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 225,125 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 225,125 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 210,036 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 196,233 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 165,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

full length plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 165,136 miles

full length plastic under trays fitted.

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 FYB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

OW08 FYB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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