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OY08 YCC

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

116,037 mi
Last recorded116,037 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YCC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 116,037 miles

Brake valve - Hoses repaired with tape , possibility of minor leaks but none detected at time of test.

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Auxillary belt cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leaks at multiple joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler flap will not stay securely shut

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Substantial up and down play detected in steering rack pinion. No free play detected at the steering or road wheels (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 116,033 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative adaptive headlamp defective (fault) (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side wiring/plug faulty (not working) (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet safety release seized , needed manual help to open bonnet (3.1 (c))

Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak Vacuum pipes taped , unsure if minor leaks (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple minor leaks on joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front lower arms inner bushes detaching (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms inner bushes both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front front lower ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated detached from rubber fixing and has minor rub mark (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking can be heard on steering from side to side. excessive play found in steering rack drive pinion/shaft but not excessive free play at wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

air box taped

ancillary belt badly craked

fuel flap won't secure closed

Pass 2 May 2018 109,860 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 109,859 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 109,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear outer fuel cap flap does not latch closed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on at dashboard

Pass 19 Apr 2017 102,800 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 102,800 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,221 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 100,205 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing broken off (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2015 86,508 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,378 miles

Engine man light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine man light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,537 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 43,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 43,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,780 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 15,318 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 YCC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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