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BS53 ALE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

231,343 mi
Last recorded231,343 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS53 ALE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 231,343 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 231,343 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low N/s + O/s Front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 226,124 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 226,120 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/s Front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 216,789 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 206,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Exhaust Sleeve Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front And Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 197,234 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 197,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 188,512 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 176,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 167,575 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 157,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 150,302 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 142,852 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 134,295 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 123,076 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 91,778 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 66,834 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 66,834 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.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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BS53 ALE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BS53 ALE, 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 BS53 ALE registered?

BS53 ALE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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