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BL57 YCT

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,502 mi
Last recorded149,502 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YCT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 149,502 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 149,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 139,520 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 125,453 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 125,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 115,660 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 100,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 80,430 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 69,846 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,547 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,214 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,194 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,198 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,221 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,332 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 YCT is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YCT, 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 YCT is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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