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OY08 UGX

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

176,381 mi
Last recorded176,381 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 UGX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 176,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damage to outer sidewall 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 167,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 157,938 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 157,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe, all arm and most mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil level on min

rattling noise coming from alternator area

rear silencers are missing but not resulting in excessive noise

underside and wheel arches are very muddy/dirty will need cleaning before next test to prevent being refused for being too dirty

Pass 16 Feb 2023 153,427 miles

All wheel arches are soiled heavily making inspection very difficult to inspect/ CLOSE TO REFUSING TO CONDUCT TEST DUE TO BEING SO UNCLEAN

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions plate value has been defaced

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails/floor areas at sub frame and coil spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 153,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

All wheel arches are soiled heavily making inspection very difficult to inspect/ CLOSE TO REFUSING TO CONDUCT TEST DUE TO BEING SO UNCLEAN

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level is on the minimum mark

Exhaust emissions plate value has been defaced

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails/floor areas at sub frame and coil spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 148,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside upper rear arms bushes are deteriorated but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low - worn on edges - perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low - worn on edges - perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear coil spring top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 148,945 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside upper rear arms bushes are deteriorated but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low - worn on edges - perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low - worn on edges - perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear coil spring top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 144,242 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front undercover is loose

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

Offside Rear exhaust blowing slightly from turbo area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses are slightly perished also (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear subframe is corroded but not excessive

Fail 18 Feb 2021 144,235 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front undercover is loose

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust blowing slightly from turbo area

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside hoses are slightly perished also (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear subframe is corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Jan 2020 138,542 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 138,526 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2018 131,905 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front and rear on both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 131,898 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front and rear on both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 126,057 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 117,702 miles

All tyres are getting close to the wear indicators

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front sleeve area, bolts are loose and sleeve is slightly insecure (7.1.2)

Front brake application is slightly uneven

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,471 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2015 110,468 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,485 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 95,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,164 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 77,240 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 77,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,965 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 54,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UGX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UGX, 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 UGX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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