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BL57 VMH

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,386 mi
Last recorded173,386 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VMH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 173,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 May 2025 169,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 May 2024 167,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 164,676 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 May 2022 157,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 May 2018 155,404 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 May 2018 155,404 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2017 150,418 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 150,418 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 146,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 143,546 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 143,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 142,256 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 136,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 128,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 113,924 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,431 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,216 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 61,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VMH is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL57 VMH, 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 VMH is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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