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BL08 BWY

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

182,889 mi
Last recorded182,889 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 182,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn & slight split to inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge to inner side wall. tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stone chip in zone "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear under floor panel loose where fastened to exhaust heat shield.

Pass 21 Jul 2025 170,595 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 159,136 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Aug 2023 147,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush starting to split. (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "A" less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 136,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint has slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "A" less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 130,337 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both have slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "A" less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

engine & undertrays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 127,634 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 113,122 miles

steering feels knotchy but no play found

Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,478 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

Slight play in lower steering column bearing/bush

Pass 5 Aug 2017 92,157 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 102,776 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 89,079 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,543 miles

centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,669 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,538 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,081 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,262 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 BWY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWY, 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 BWY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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