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BL08 XXK

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,774 mi
Last recorded148,774 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 148,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RH control arm bush slightly perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush perished and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush perished and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear subframe corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 148,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar linkage lower bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RH control arm bush slightly perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush perished and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush perished and has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear subframe corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 137,177 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 129,662 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 119,265 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust clamp straps corroded/deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area has a cut ( not to cord) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r wearing to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 108,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 98,380 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 87,429 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,375 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,525 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 78,525 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement cannot turn wheel by hand (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,556 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,876 miles

several small marks on windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 60,287 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,758 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,280 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,380 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 XXK is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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