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BL57 NUW

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,342 mi
Last recorded135,342 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 NUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 135,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 135,170 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 125,172 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 125,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 116,476 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 116,476 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 107,193 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 107,193 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 97,402 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 97,402 miles

Brake performance not tested OSF tyre flat and damaged (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,785 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 82,988 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,828 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,853 miles

Front under tray fitted and broken on one corner

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,684 miles

engine management light's on

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,690 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,639 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,035 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 62,432 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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BL57 NUW 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 73.7%.

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 BL57 NUW, 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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BL57 NUW is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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