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AO58 BYK

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,638 mi
Last recorded146,638 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 BYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 146,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

welding repair covered in a protective coating

Fail 26 Sep 2025 146,616 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2024 142,698 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 135,093 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 133,961 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 131,094 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 131,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 124,831 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 124,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 115,434 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 96,080 miles

both front tyres slightly worn at edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

noise from engine area at idle(suspect flywheel)

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,037 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,093 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 23 Jan 2013 44,425 miles

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 27 Jan 2012 33,959 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,997 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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AO58 BYK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AO58 BYK, 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 AO58 BYK registered?

AO58 BYK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is AO58 BYK safe to buy?

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