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BJ08 HSL

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,127 mi
Last recorded140,127 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 HSL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 140,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker covers insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2026 140,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn also gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker covers insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2025 135,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in track control arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in track control arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 130,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint also corroding quite badly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in track control arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in track control arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker covers insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2023 125,199 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level low

Fail 7 Aug 2023 125,196 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level low

Pass 11 Aug 2022 118,919 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 118,918 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 112,676 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 112,676 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 104,780 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

oil lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Mar 2020 104,780 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

oil lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,430 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 100,407 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 97,122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 89,824 miles

engine man' lamp on

Fail 1 Mar 2017 89,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box not attached to centre pipe (54mm) (7.1.2)

engine man' lamp on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,695 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 83,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr tyre has a puncture 225/50R17

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,072 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,223 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,964 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,969 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,985 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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BJ08 HSL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ08 HSL, 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 BJ08 HSL registered?

BJ08 HSL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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