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BD08 DYS

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,913 mi
Last recorded167,913 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 DYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 167,913 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 157,586 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 157,586 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2024 149,515 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 140,778 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 140,778 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 131,964 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 131,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 125,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ### TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST ### (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 120,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 112,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 109,008 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 108,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 103,041 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 103,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 95,895 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 95,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,039 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,330 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2013 72,880 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 64,928 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 54,518 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 54,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BD08 DYS is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD08 DYS, 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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BD08 DYS is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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