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BU08 MXZ

2008 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,772 mi
Last recorded124,772 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 124,772 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 124,772 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 118,795 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 118,795 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 116,053 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 116,053 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 111,369 miles

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

Offside Front Outer c,v boot loose.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 99,516 miles

damage to n/s/r light lense and bumper

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

Fail 6 Aug 2018 99,516 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

damage to n/s/r light lense and bumper

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,120 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 70,788 miles

Both front tyres on 2.5mm

Both nearside and offside front upper arms bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement time of test

Undertrays

Pass 15 Aug 2015 60,341 miles

Offside front tyre has splits on inner edge but not deep enough to reach cords time of test

Offside rear tyre starting to plit on inner sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage but not cords exsposed time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2014 52,280 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage but not cords exsposed time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2013 42,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,465 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

minor damage to both front tyres outer walls

small cuts within the tread of both rear tyres not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

trims fitted to the outer sills, inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan

Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,636 miles

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

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

large trim covering the brake master cylinder area

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

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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BU08 MXZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU08 MXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 MXZ registered?

BU08 MXZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is BU08 MXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 MXZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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