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BU08 OAB

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,020 mi
Last recorded183,020 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 183,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 174,913 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 169,750 miles

Coolant leak INSUFFICIENT COOLANT IN TANK ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F LOWER FRONT ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F LOWER REAR ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F UPPER FRONT ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F UPPER FRONT ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F UPPER REAR ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F LOWER FRONT ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F LOWER REAR ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F UPPER FRONT ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 169,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak INSUFFICIENT COOLANT IN TANK ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F LOWER FRONT ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F LOWER REAR ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F UPPER FRONT ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F UPPER FRONT ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F UPPER REAR ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F LOWER FRONT ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F LOWER REAR ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F UPPER FRONT ARM, INNER BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 159,035 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 153,604 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 153,557 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 142,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 134,423 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 126,559 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 126,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 122,622 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 100,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 82,341 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 82,341 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,332 miles

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

cut on side wall of near side front tyre

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 OAB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAB, 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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BU08 OAB is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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