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OY08 VZM

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,970 mi
Last recorded169,970 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 VZM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 169,970 miles

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

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

Note: both front wings corroded.

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 157,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 150,969 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 140,749 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 127,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 113,865 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 113,865 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 104,447 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,816 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Some under vehicle items not checked due to under shields fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,271 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 75,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,362 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,736 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 63,736 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 58,464 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,682 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 56,617 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 4 Apr 2013 51,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2013 51,125 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,553 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear & offside rear tyres showing wear on outer edges & slight cracking in tread area.

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 VZM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

OY08 VZM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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