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OY08 XET

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,938 mi
Last recorded141,938 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 XET
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 141,938 miles

o s f wing corrosion

under trays fitted

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

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 131,458 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 131,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 124,270 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 116,747 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 106,860 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 98,484 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,459 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 89,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,479 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,566 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,950 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,132 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2013 56,817 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn bold on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R Tyre worn bold on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2013 56,817 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn bold on inner edge

O/S/R Tyre worn bold on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2012 47,668 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 47,668 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 45,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,789 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 XET is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

OY08 XET is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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