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BL57 YBB

2008 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,750 mi
Last recorded84,750 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi S464,619 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YBB
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 84,750 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 83,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 82,630 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,632 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,558 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,634 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,757 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroded

headlamps slightly discoloured

Fail 9 Jan 2020 78,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front) ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroded

headlamps slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Jan 2019 77,158 miles

Both front exhaust clamps corroded.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,613 miles

Nearside Front x2 top arms starting to split

Offside Front x2 top arms starting to split

Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Arm bushes split

Offside Front Upper Arm bushes split

Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,889 miles

splits appearing in all 4x top suspension arm link bushes

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,693 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 67,693 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,868 miles

Front brake pads approx 75% worn.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,551 miles

some very small chips in wind screen

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,621 miles

Front brake disc scored

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil level on min.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,934 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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BL57 YBB is a 2008 Audi S4 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 64,619 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL57 YBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Audi S4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL57 YBB is a 2008 Audi S4, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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