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BG08 XMP

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,019 mi
Last recorded179,019 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 XMP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 179,019 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 172,492 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 158,081 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 158,081 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 138,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,610 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Fail 16 Nov 2018 137,610 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 22 Nov 2017 133,025 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Fail 17 Nov 2017 132,979 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 18 Nov 2016 128,751 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Forward (2.5.B.1a)

Undertrays and partial sill covers fitted

Zero Emitter, No smoke readings available

Fail 18 Nov 2016 128,751 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Forward (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertrays and partial sill covers fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Zero Emitter, No smoke readings available

Pass 11 Nov 2015 124,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 119,495 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 98,735 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,947 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,495 miles

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

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 XMP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMP, 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 BG08 XMP registered?

BG08 XMP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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