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OY08 ZJZ

2008 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,738 mi
Last recorded142,738 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 ZJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 142,738 miles

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2025 128,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 28 May 2025 128,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Jun 2024 119,916 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive AD ATT. REQ. SOON. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear top arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r shock absorber top dust guard insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2023 111,171 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened In places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 111,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FORWARD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened In places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 105,850 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 101,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 101,626 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 98,901 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 96,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 93,251 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,435 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,921 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2017 86,921 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight bind offside front brake

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,402 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 55,252 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 55,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 55,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 42,256 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,197 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 33,197 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 ZJZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ registered?

OY08 ZJZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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