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BN08 BWY

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

237,070 mi
Last recorded237,070 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 BWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 237,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 229,101 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear reversing lamp defective

Fail 4 Mar 2024 229,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear reversing lamp defective

Pass 13 Apr 2023 221,035 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 221,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2022 208,404 miles

Nearside 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))

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2021 199,644 miles

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2019 187,185 miles

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jul 2019 187,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Front brakes unbalanced, but recording a locked result.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 177,477 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 177,477 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 168,368 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 168,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 158,250 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

front brake pads wearing low.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

nearside front wiper rubber worn

rear brake hoses perished.

some damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall.

Pass 21 May 2015 144,972 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 144,972 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 137,666 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 17 May 2013 131,124 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 124,672 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 116,835 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 108,091 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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BN08 BWY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN08 BWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 BWY registered?

BN08 BWY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BN08 BWY safe to buy?

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