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BL08 LVE

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,286 mi
Last recorded151,286 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 151,286 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 143,547 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 135,794 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at subframe and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,705 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (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 chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 117,227 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 107,783 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,457 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 98,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,685 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 85,685 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 73,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge/damage to inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 73,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge/damage to inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,215 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 58,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight damage nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,747 miles

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

slight damage nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,820 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 40,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,066 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slight corrosion on faces, o.s inner worse

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 LVE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 LVE, 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 LVE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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