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AM05 BAB

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,313 mi
Last recorded159,313 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 BAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 159,313 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 159,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 157,125 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 157,125 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 155,223 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 155,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 152,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 149,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 148,068 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 139,642 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 139,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 133,037 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 117,453 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,109 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 88,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,800 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,161 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,289 miles

emissions to clean

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,408 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,532 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,156 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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AM05 BAB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AM05 BAB, 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 AM05 BAB registered?

AM05 BAB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AM05 BAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM05 BAB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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