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BD08 WUM

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

206,167 mi
Last recorded206,167 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 WUM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 206,167 miles

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

slight damage to osf wing

Fail 2 Oct 2023 206,167 miles

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

slight damage to osf wing

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 200,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 192,482 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 192,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2020 182,876 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 182,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 168,686 miles

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav mount removed from windscreen ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front upper rear arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 152,471 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2018 152,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle sleeve blowing (7.1.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 136,279 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 136,275 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 121,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 28 Feb 2015 107,480 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 100,436 miles

offside front bearing has slight noise

Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 90,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 79,439 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,700 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 WUM is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

BD08 WUM is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is BD08 WUM safe to buy?

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