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BL08 EXG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,268 mi
Last recorded164,268 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 EXG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 164,268 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 154,988 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 154,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 145,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 135,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,316 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Fail 27 Oct 2021 125,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 10 Sep 2020 123,971 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 123,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 119,658 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 111,521 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 101,506 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 90,310 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 90,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 79,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 68,824 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,148 miles

ADVISE NSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE & NOT WEARING EVEN ON THE EDGE ADVISE NAIL IN TYRE

Fail 28 Jun 2012 47,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE NSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE & NOT WEARING EVEN ON THE EDGE ADVISE NAIL IN TYRE

Fail 25 Jun 2011 35,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

the vehicle passed the emissions test but no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 25 Jun 2011 35,182 miles

the vehicle passed the emissions test but no print out was produced due to low emissions

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 EXG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EXG, 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 EXG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 EXG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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