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BU08 NSV

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,241 mi
Last recorded133,241 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NSV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2023 133,241 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam main beam swich not staying on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front sun strip fitted to windscreen front

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

Rear parking brake efficiency low 16%

Pass 30 Mar 2022 109,919 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 102,786 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,215 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,578 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 79,573 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,625 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,423 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,111 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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BU08 NSV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BU08 NSV, 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 BU08 NSV registered?

BU08 NSV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is BU08 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 NSV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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