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BD08 SXC

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,556 mi
Last recorded129,556 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 SXC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 129,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 124,458 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 116,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 116,855 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 tyre also low and bold on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low an bold on inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 108,128 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 108,128 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,785 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 99,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 92,378 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 92,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 90,147 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 90,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2019 84,484 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 76,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 68,912 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 60,143 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Fail 5 May 2015 52,890 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 52,890 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 47,212 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 40,597 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 33,498 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 24 May 2011 28,236 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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BD08 SXC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SXC, 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 BD08 SXC registered?

BD08 SXC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is BD08 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 SXC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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