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BP08 HFJ

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,181 mi
Last recorded160,181 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 HFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 160,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 155,523 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 155,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 150,856 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 150,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 142,150 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 142,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 136,908 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 136,833 miles

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

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

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

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 front arm bush worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 132,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 132,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 128,293 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s bottom front front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 118,726 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 118,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 109,963 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 109,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 100,947 miles

slight bind at nearside front wheel

Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,300 miles

Coolant below min - top up required for test

Service light on dash

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,684 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 67,841 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre has small cut down to cords.

N/s/r tyre cracking in tread and sidewall.

N/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,422 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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BP08 HFJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 BP08 HFJ, 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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BP08 HFJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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