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AB08 BMF

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,579 mi
Last recorded157,579 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BMF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 157,579 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust connector corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 150,741 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 150,741 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 142,627 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 142,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 130,833 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack is not more than 10mm in diameter in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 121,429 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 119,868 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 118,096 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 116,732 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 108,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,449 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 100,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2011 49,346 miles

accident damage to rear bumper

Fail 24 Jun 2011 49,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

accident damage to rear bumper

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 BMF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 BMF, 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 BMF registered?

AB08 BMF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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