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BJ08 MXY

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,815 mi
Last recorded155,815 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 MXY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 155,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 151,121 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 151,121 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 151,080 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 148,534 miles

n/s track rod end dust cover damaged

n/s/f tyre low tread

o/s headlight poor image

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 148,532 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 148,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep splits in tyre revealing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 144,335 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 141,793 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 141,793 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 138,499 miles

both lower arm ball joint covers perished

o/s/f tyre split inner sidewall ***

traction control light on

Pass 16 Jul 2018 133,622 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 124,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,848 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 114,802 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 104,485 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,927 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit & are bald on inner edge of tread.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 94,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit & are bald on inner edge of tread.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 May 2012 79,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 66,236 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 MXY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MXY, 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 MXY registered?

BJ08 MXY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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