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BL57 XEJ

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,085 mi
Last recorded169,085 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 169,085 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 162,167 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 155,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2022 149,801 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 141,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 135,727 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 129,858 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 122,421 miles

Engine cover, under trays fitted.

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips not effecting the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 122,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn with steps flat spots on the inner edge below the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover, under trays fitted.

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips not effecting the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 115,304 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 105,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front suspension bush's deteriorating

undertrays\covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2016 105,235 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front suspension bush's deteriorating

undertrays\covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 97,718 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,469 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,238 miles

Deep cut to offside front tyre wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 56,201 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 43,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

deep cut to near side rear tyre outer wall

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 XEJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XEJ, 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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What year was BL57 XEJ registered?

BL57 XEJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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