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BT08 ESN

2008 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,563 mi
Last recorded172,563 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ESN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 172,563 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 172,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 170,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 165,046 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 160,216 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 153,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 148,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 148,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 137,408 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,589 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 120,015 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 109,950 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 99,610 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,987 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,456 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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BT08 ESN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT08 ESN, 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 BT08 ESN registered?

BT08 ESN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is BT08 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 ESN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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