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OY08 ZHN

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 ZHN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026
Pass 24 Jul 2025 150,181 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 138,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE - Most rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE - Most rear arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 138,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE - Most rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE - Most rear arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel binding by hand

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 128,715 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 122,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 115,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 115,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 110,258 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 110,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,881 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 102,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 102,991 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,339 miles

Offside Front fog light broken

Fail 26 Apr 2016 87,337 miles

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

Offside Front fog light broken

Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,307 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,937 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 59,937 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,631 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 34,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,486 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 ZHN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

OY08 ZHN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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