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BO55 ZCH

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,430 mi
Last recorded105,430 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 ZCH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 105,430 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 105,320 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

both front tyres badly perished

front suspension bushes worn

slight exhaust blow at front flexi

stone chips in screen

Pass 12 Oct 2024 100,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 98,889 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2022 97,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2022 97,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,667 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside- cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 94,674 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2020 94,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 92,717 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded inner faces

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 88,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,550 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,624 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,540 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,393 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,216 miles

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

offside front tyre tread cracked and poor condition

offside rear tyre tread cracked and worn on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2013 35,216 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre tread cracked and poor condition

offside rear tyre tread cracked and worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,356 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 26,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,847 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 16,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BO55 ZCH is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BO55 ZCH, 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 BO55 ZCH registered?

BO55 ZCH is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is BO55 ZCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 ZCH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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