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OY08 XER

2008 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,045 mi
Last recorded117,045 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 XER
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 117,045 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 102,595 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 90,613 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 90,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 83,560 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,187 miles

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,934 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 62,637 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,846 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,508 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,247 miles

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 21 Sep 2015 40,198 miles

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

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,321 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 25,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,894 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,094 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 13,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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 XER is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OY08 XER?

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What year was OY08 XER registered?

OY08 XER is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is OY08 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY08 XER shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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