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BL57 VNA

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,265 mi
Last recorded163,265 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VNA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2025 163,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right headlamp damaged/insecure (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. headlamp damaged/insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 150,914 miles

Corrosion to underside

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 139,945 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 132,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 235/45R17 97Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 132,899 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R17 97Y XL. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R17 97Y XL. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.5mm @centre of tread. 235/45R17 97Y XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 2.7mm @centre of tread. 235/45R17 97Y XL. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 127,103 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside front and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper and nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside front and nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 126,579 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged fixing points but not likely to fall off (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

coolant low

Pass 30 Oct 2019 121,116 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 121,116 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen N/S not working, O/S misaligned (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 115,411 miles

Both rear brake discsd in poor condition and will need replacing soon

Both rear brake flexy hoses show some deterioration and rusting to ferules

N/S front corner has impact damage and light assembly slightly mis-aligned

N/S front tyre worn close to limit and n/s rear worn on edge

Screen wash aim poor

Pass 25 Oct 2017 110,189 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 106,272 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 106,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Screen wash jets cleaned (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 101,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Park brake performance just achieves minimum effort

Fail 22 Dec 2015 101,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Park brake performance just achieves minimum effort

Pass 17 Nov 2014 95,272 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 89,733 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,871 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 81,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 73,764 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 VNA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNA, 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 VNA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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