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BD58 DSE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,236 mi
Last recorded137,236 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 DSE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 137,236 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both front arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear flexi brake pipe insecure.

Nearside Rear light lens cracked.

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 29 May 2025 131,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted(undersealed)

Fail 23 Apr 2025 131,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2024 130,457 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 125,466 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 117,898 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 110,340 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 110,340 miles

Hand operated control valve damaged HANDBRAKE OPERATING SWITCH (1.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 103,839 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 103,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 95,621 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,201 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,333 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,529 miles

Front pads low.

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

Rear pads low.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,744 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,908 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,989 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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BD58 DSE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 BD58 DSE, 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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BD58 DSE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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