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BD08 XKX

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,364 mi
Last recorded189,364 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 189,364 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 189,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 169,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 155,997 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 155,989 miles

Emissions not tested emmissions not tested due to excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 139,660 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine restring is on

Fail 13 Jun 2016 139,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine restring is on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 123,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 120,028 miles

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

front offside foglamp out of alignment due to body damage[non component advisory]

nearside rear door,outer handle sticks in open position,door does not latch shut unless handle is forced into closed position.strong advisory.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 120,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front offside foglamp out of alignment due to body damage[non component advisory]

nail in nearside rear tyre[just in repairable area]and small piece of wire in repairable area.

nearside rear door,outer handle sticks in open position,door does not latch shut unless handle is forced into closed position.strong advisory.

nearside rear tyre,slight damage to inner and outer sidewalls[may have been run flat]

Pass 1 Jul 2013 113,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front foglamp poorly aligned due to damage to front bumper.

various small stone chips on widscreen

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 103,881 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 93,165 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 93,090 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 XKX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKX, 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 XKX registered?

BD08 XKX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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