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OY58 SWV

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,231 mi
Last recorded159,231 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 SWV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 159,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 150,047 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 139,968 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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 133,203 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 133,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,297 miles

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

Undertray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2019 122,297 miles

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

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

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

Undertray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2018 121,666 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 121,666 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction cradle device (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 109,185 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 109,110 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour strongly recommend engine has a service! (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak dip-stick tube is insecure into engine block? ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,922 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,045 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,682 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,874 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,969 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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OY58 SWV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY58 SWV, 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 OY58 SWV registered?

OY58 SWV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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