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OY08 YDP

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,188 mi
Last recorded129,188 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 129,188 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 129,188 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 117,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 117,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 102,644 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Undertrays Fitted Concealing Some Components

Pass 25 May 2021 87,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 87,896 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,161 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 82,087 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 82,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of two bolted to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted not clipped in carrier (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,657 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 75,657 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,717 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking to rubber of upper suspension arm inner rubber bushes at n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs lipped (3.5.1i)

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Fail 29 Sep 2017 70,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high n/s/f headlamp aim slightly high, adjusted to correct height during test (1.8)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight cracking to rubber of upper suspension arm inner rubber bushes at n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs lipped (3.5.1i)

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,382 miles

n/s/r disc sign of heat

very slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 7 Sep 2016 66,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r disc sign of heat

very slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 57,752 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 51,491 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,559 miles

N/S/R Tyre Slighty Cracking In Tread

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,874 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 16 Mar 2011 26,116 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 YDP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YDP, 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 YDP registered?

OY08 YDP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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