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OY08 XEU

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,041 mi
Last recorded196,041 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 XEU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 196,041 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 184,318 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 184,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 168,490 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 154,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 141,425 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 141,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 137,756 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 137,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 133,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 122,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 122,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning topped up fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 101,627 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 101,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 76,280 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,689 miles

EML on

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)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Mar 2016 67,581 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

EML on

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,559 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,783 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,427 miles

Front pads getting low

Slight play n/s/f inner tie rod end

Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,421 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 XEU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

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

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