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AB08 OYR

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

251,171 mi
Last recorded251,171 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OYR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 251,171 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 240,569 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))

Pass 29 May 2020 224,424 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 205,315 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 205,315 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 197,971 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 192,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 192,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 185,345 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 185,167 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 185,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 May 2015 178,341 miles

engine managment light remaining on

power steering belt excessively fraying

Pass 20 May 2014 177,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 167,550 miles

all four brake discs have slight pitting

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 May 2013 167,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four brake discs have slight pitting

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2012 161,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 161,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 147,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

plastic cover under vehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2011 147,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

plastic cover under vehicle

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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AB08 OYR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AB08 OYR, 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 AB08 OYR registered?

AB08 OYR is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is AB08 OYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OYR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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