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BP08 OBG

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

224,315 mi
Last recorded224,315 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 224,315 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 215,531 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 203,153 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 192,827 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2021 180,848 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 164,290 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 164,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 150,060 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 149,256 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 136,063 miles

Headlamp leveling device broken but creatively repaired to function correctly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front, has lift (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 May 2017 136,063 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp leveling device broken but creatively repaired to function correctly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front, has lift (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 May 2016 119,936 miles

Offside Rear Inner edge worn slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f headlamp leveling device on n/s/f suspension arm damaged

Fail 19 May 2016 119,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ centre exhaust sleeve (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust sleeve (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f headlamp leveling device on n/s/f suspension arm damaged

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm & worn slightly on inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm & worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2015 103,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,823 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2014 86,393 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 84,654 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,533 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,944 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 74,944 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 69,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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BP08 OBG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OBG, 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 OBG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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