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BU08 VDJ

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

227,181 mi
Last recorded227,181 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 VDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 227,181 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 227,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 220,309 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 207,049 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2020 207,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning On lock to lock on turn plates, steering feels notchy (2.1.5 (a))

heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 4 Nov 2019 194,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 179,160 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes on lower arm split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Zero emissions.

Fail 23 Oct 2018 179,160 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear lower arm ball joint boot burst. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes on lower arm split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot covered in grease but no damage to boot.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes on lower arm split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Zero emissions.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 166,191 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 161,458 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 146,746 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 146,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 129,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 112,146 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 112,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 94,314 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 73,873 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 73,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,160 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 VDJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

BU08 VDJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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