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BW57 LHX

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

226,793 mi
Last recorded226,793 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 LHX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 226,793 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s rear and n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 226,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Both sides (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread wear and cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and back (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 222,567 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2020 222,562 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2019 206,964 miles

tyres close to limit

Pass 31 May 2018 193,342 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2018 193,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 180,305 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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 165,909 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 165,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 right on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45 17 right on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 149,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 149,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 May 2014 129,625 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 129,625 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 111,739 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 95,823 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs slightly scored

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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BW57 LHX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BW57 LHX, 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 BW57 LHX registered?

BW57 LHX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is BW57 LHX safe to buy?

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