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BL08 BWW

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,036 mi
Last recorded187,036 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BWW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 187,036 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 187,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2025 173,204 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 163,577 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f\front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 158,061 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 150,853 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 146,036 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 135,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 127,041 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 117,358 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one led out on high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,809 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 107,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,950 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 85,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/ dip bit down on output

Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/ dip bit down on output

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,017 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/ dip bit low on output

Fail 6 Jun 2012 54,561 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/ dip bit low on output

Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,933 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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BL08 BWW is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BL08 BWW, 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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BL08 BWW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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