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BU08 OPN

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

182,754 mi
Last recorded182,754 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OPN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 182,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner top muonts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides heavy cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 171,329 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

e m light on

Fail 21 Oct 2024 171,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

e m light on

Pass 23 Oct 2023 160,059 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 150,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy and mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heavy under seal on repairs

Fail 24 Oct 2022 150,169 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of sub frame (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in side arch within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2021 141,150 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 134,955 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2019 128,612 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 120,482 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 112,074 miles

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

Offside Front top suspension ball joints wear

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

plastic under guards fitted

rear chassis signs of corrosion

rear suspension components signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2016 102,779 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 102,761 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,827 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,565 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013

emmissions to clean register

Fail 30 Dec 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

emmissions to clean register

Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,578 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,948 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 OPN 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 BU08 OPN, 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 OPN registered?

BU08 OPN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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