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OY08 LHR

2008 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,903 mi
Last recorded127,903 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 LHR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 127,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield slightly loose

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

Fail 18 May 2026 127,895 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield slightly loose

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

Pass 21 May 2025 121,430 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 121,412 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits no cat fitted (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 118,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 118,120 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 109,629 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 92,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 91,355 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear inner bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear inner bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,008 miles

centre exhaust corroded.

gaiters perished on both lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 69,362 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 69,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,492 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 58,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,590 miles

HEADLAMPS WHERE SET AT ZERO..ON THE DASH

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF SOME OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,349 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 32,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,112 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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OY08 LHR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OY08 LHR, 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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OY08 LHR is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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