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BK08 ULV

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,400 mi
Last recorded181,400 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ULV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 181,400 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 172,784 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 172,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 171,718 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 165,717 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 165,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 159,848 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 159,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 150,715 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 150,439 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 144,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & cracking 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracking 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 136,997 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 136,996 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 129,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 114,712 miles

Offside Rear 2nd position lamp not working

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2016 109,661 miles

slight movement rack arm

Fail 18 Mar 2016 109,661 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight movement rack arm

Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,991 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,328 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,145 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,102 miles

BABYSEAT-SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED;

Pass 25 Jun 2011 70,606 miles

Emissions too clean to messure

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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BK08 ULV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK08 ULV, 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 BK08 ULV registered?

BK08 ULV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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