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DA08 BFX

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

205,319 mi
Last recorded205,319 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 BFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 205,319 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 205,319 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 189,516 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 189,509 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Two items (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 173,027 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 173,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 155,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 12 Nov 2021 135,799 miles

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

general underbody and components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 134,348 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 133,742 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 132,372 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 130,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 130,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 127,337 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 127,337 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 119,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 119,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 103,999 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,385 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 92,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 May 2013 78,696 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 64,336 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,616 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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DA08 BFX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DA08 BFX, 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 DA08 BFX registered?

DA08 BFX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is DA08 BFX safe to buy?

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