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BO53 KLB

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,174 mi
Last recorded132,174 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 KLB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 132,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 132,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 131,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 130,585 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,253 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,249 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper (offside & nearside) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front brake pipe buried in grit & mud (unable to assess condition)

Fail 27 Oct 2021 125,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system around caliper area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper (offside & nearside) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front brake pipe buried in grit & mud (unable to assess condition)

Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 120,914 miles

offside front brake pipe sitting in a mud filled recess (pipe obscured) unable to assess condition

Pass 14 Nov 2018 117,603 miles

N/S/F tyre has nick in the outer side wall

O/S/F lower ball joint has some lift currently not considered excessive( front most in hub ) advise replacement soon

O/S/R seat belt buckle outer cover damaged but not affecting the use of the buckle

both front upper suspension arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate/signs of wear

centre exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 117,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front most in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/F tyre has nick in the outer side wall

O/S/F lower ball joint has some lift currently not considered excessive( front most in hub ) advise replacement soon

O/S/R seat belt buckle outer cover damaged but not affecting the use of the buckle

both front upper suspension arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate/signs of wear

centre exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 113,822 miles

N/S/F tyre has had a nick in the outer side wall

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (front ball joint of the two) (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/R seat belt buckle outer cover damaged but not affecting the use of the buckle

both front N/S and O/S upper suspension arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate

both wiper blades smear advise new blades

rear brake pads worn 3/4

Pass 22 Oct 2016 104,906 miles

Front BRAKE PADS WORN LOW APPROX 2.5mm REMAINING

Rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 24 Oct 2015 98,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front most joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front most joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre and has slow puncture

Fail 24 Oct 2015 98,531 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative washer fluid low, topped up with water (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front most joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front most joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre and has slow puncture

Pass 8 Nov 2014 89,629 miles

front pads just over 1/2 way

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 1 Nov 2014 88,871 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner edge of o/s/r tyre scrubbed

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,826 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,280 miles

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

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

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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BO53 KLB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BO53 KLB, 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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BO53 KLB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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