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BL08 XXE

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,736 mi
Last recorded124,736 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XXE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 124,736 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 124,736 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 115,081 miles

Number plate bulbs reduced intensity.

Pass 20 Feb 2023 105,396 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 105,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,304 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 95,304 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 84,251 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 78,301 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 78,301 miles

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

interior mirror insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,952 miles

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

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

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

under body tray(s) fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,795 miles

Engine cover, under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer quater of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer quater of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,971 miles

Front Both front brake discs badly corroded

Offside Rear Outer OSR outer tyre wall has some curb damage, no cord showing

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,927 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,852 miles

front discs badly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 49,851 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both rear tyres close to legal limit in places

front discs badly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,547 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,565 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,282 miles

nsf, osr and osr tyre wearing close to limit in places

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,794 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 XXE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey 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 XXE, 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 XXE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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