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OY08 VJZ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,222 mi
Last recorded149,222 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 VJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 149,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 143,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit !!!! +close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread !!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

undertray/guard fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2022 139,028 miles

Chips to screen

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/worn inner edges 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,068 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 125,264 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 125,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 107,048 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 107,048 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

underguards fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 78,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. Strongly recommend replacement. 235/45R17 97W. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 64,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. Strongly recommend replacement. 235/45R17 97W. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Partially blocked and poorly aimed. (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,795 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,124 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,723 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Apr 2013 26,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,957 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,534 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to child seat

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 VJZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OY08 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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