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BJ58 ZCT

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,975 mi
Last recorded147,975 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 ZCT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 147,975 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 141,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both score mark (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf/nsf front joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pad wear indicator on but pads all ok

Fail 27 Nov 2024 141,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both score mark (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf/nsf front joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pad wear indicator on but pads all ok

Pass 30 Nov 2023 131,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/4018 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

pad warning lamp illuminated but good pads fitted all round

Fail 29 Nov 2023 131,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/4018 inner edge slick and deep cracking to cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working fitted into door mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/4018 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

pad warning lamp illuminated but good pads fitted all round

Pass 26 Oct 2022 123,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/4018 inner edge slick and deep cracking in tread but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

pad warning lamp illuminated but new pads fitted all round

Pass 24 Nov 2021 116,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2021 116,662 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on 2mm + worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 3mm + worn badly on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2020 109,901 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad wear sensor warning light on

center exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 29 Oct 2019 103,938 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 103,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor drop link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 96,605 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 88,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/4018 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,335 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,521 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,438 miles

nsr shock absorber slightly leaking

osr shock absorber slightly leaking

Fail 8 Dec 2014 63,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsr shock absorber slightly leaking

osr shock absorber slightly leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,585 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 57,585 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,487 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,910 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 44,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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BJ58 ZCT is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey 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 BJ58 ZCT, 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 BJ58 ZCT registered?

BJ58 ZCT is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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