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BG08 BMO

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

207,173 mi
Last recorded207,173 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 BMO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 207,173 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 200,285 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 193,967 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 193,967 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 186,337 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 186,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 174,136 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 174,136 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 161,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245,40,18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 161,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245,40,18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 144,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper control arm has slight play

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 144,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper control arm has slight play

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 131,683 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 131,465 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,831 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 99,390 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

off side rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,053 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2013 79,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 61,594 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Front discs worn

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 BMO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BG08 BMO, 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 BMO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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