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BF08 MVE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,793 mi
Last recorded147,793 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 MVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 147,793 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 147,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 136,394 miles

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

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

Stone chip in the centre of windscreen

both rear tyres are cracking in the tread blocks

Fail 9 Oct 2018 136,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Stone chip in the centre of windscreen

both rear tyres are cracking in the tread blocks

Pass 11 Oct 2017 127,671 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Position lamp dull

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items, and covers damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' In two places (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 119,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 large chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,015 miles

All road tyres are getting low on 3mm

Engine oil level is on the minimum

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 100,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,379 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 85,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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 23 Oct 2012 69,972 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,518 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 43,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BF08 MVE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 BF08 MVE, 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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BF08 MVE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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