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AO08 BLX

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,994 mi
Last recorded116,994 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 116,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on all top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 116,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes on all top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 116,973 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted broken up (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted broken up (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 109,400 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 109,390 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 102,479 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 102,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,345 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 82,419 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 79,619 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 700,025 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 57,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,825 miles

DPF light on

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 51,825 miles

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

DPF light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 43,753 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,101 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 40,101 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AO08 BLX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO08 BLX, 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 AO08 BLX registered?

AO08 BLX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AO08 BLX safe to buy?

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