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BN08 XET

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,462 mi
Last recorded140,462 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 XET
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 140,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 124,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 121,644 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 121,644 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 118,673 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 118,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 116,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 112,646 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 112,646 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 104,890 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 104,887 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake wear warning lamp is on indicating fault investigation required pads look to be good

Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,036 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 99,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

pad wear warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,754 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 91,553 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to split the same as o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,423 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,715 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 76,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,353 miles

esp light on dash

undertray broken

Fail 12 Mar 2013 64,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

esp light on dash

undertray broken

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,505 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,536 miles

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear brake pads very low

Fail 22 Mar 2011 42,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear brake pads very low

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 XET is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XET, 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 BN08 XET registered?

BN08 XET is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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