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BL57 YCO

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,141 mi
Last recorded229,141 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YCO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 229,141 miles

Nearside Front CV Boot fittings in a poor condition.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 226,981 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small chips in screen

Pass 27 Oct 2020 220,465 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 220,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 211,012 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arm bushs worn(4 arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 211,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arm bushs worn(4 arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 204,085 miles

Both front tyres getting low on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 204,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres getting low on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 197,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 181,752 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 166,810 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 148,058 miles

front brake pads quite thin

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Dec 2012 110,629 miles

outer sills + floor pans covered

Pass 23 Dec 2011 83,423 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 58,534 miles

Offside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Fail 10 Dec 2010 58,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

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 YCO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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