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BF08 VLR

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,038 mi
Last recorded125,038 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 VLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 125,038 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 125,038 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 124,952 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 122,498 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 116,055 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,332 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 98,688 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,033 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 84,534 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,763 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,712 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,734 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 57,734 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,911 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,408 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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BF08 VLR is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BF08 VLR, 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 BF08 VLR registered?

BF08 VLR is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BF08 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 VLR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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