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B8 TYR

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

147,368 mi
Last recorded147,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 TYR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 147,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm marker and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 137,502 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 137,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 134,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2023 134,733 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2022 131,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 131,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 128,013 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 128,005 miles

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

cracks to o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2020 122,448 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 117,738 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 117,719 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 117,599 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 109,564 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 109,520 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour soots mc up (7.4.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,520 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 104,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside rear tyre worn to limits

Rear inner brake pads worn to limits

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,164 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 81,161 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 70,905 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 14 May 2014 70,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 May 2013 59,238 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 59,099 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,303 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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B8 TYR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 B8 TYR, 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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B8 TYR is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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