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B23 TAY

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,714 mi
Last recorded184,714 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 TAY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 184,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 184,657 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 173,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Upper suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 169,444 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have slight corrosion ingress,surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 169,003 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 168,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 167,617 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper leading control arm inner bushes (positioned beside the coil springs). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *All four tyres* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 167,617 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper leading control arm inner bushes (positioned beside the coil springs). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *All four tyres* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 164,708 miles

NSR and OSR tyre valves perished.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Oil residue. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 161,823 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 149,924 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 133,625 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 120,062 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 120,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,806 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 107,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,961 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,764 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 73,228 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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B23 TAY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B23 TAY, 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 B23 TAY registered?

B23 TAY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is B23 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 TAY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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