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OY08 VLM

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,386 mi
Last recorded116,386 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 116,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 114,874 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 113,535 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 109,921 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 106,983 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,198 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 105,193 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 101,238 miles

both rear brake hoses perished

Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear baby seat

rear brake hoses perished

Fail 17 Jul 2018 91,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear baby seat

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,621 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,888 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,079 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,084 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 VLM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OY08 VLM, 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 OY08 VLM registered?

OY08 VLM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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