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BG08 BKU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

231,811 mi
Last recorded231,811 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 BKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 231,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 228,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F and O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 218,655 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 218,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 209,409 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 204,015 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 199,643 miles

Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted preventing inspection of some components

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 192,655 miles

Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 181,790 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 173,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 160,955 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 144,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 125,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 110,312 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 98,889 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 98,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 78,033 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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BG08 BKU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BG08 BKU, 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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BG08 BKU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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