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DC08 BUZ

2015 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,986 mi
Last recorded174,986 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A468,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC08 BUZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 174,986 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2025 126,362 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 170,697 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 170,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 123,545 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))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 161,601 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 119,170 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 153,162 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 153,156 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 117,237 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 147,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyre uneven

Pass 25 Aug 2021 139,958 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 115,513 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 120,229 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))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 111,457 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 111,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,869 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 106,245 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 75,989 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 100,703 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 94,425 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 86,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,145 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,541 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 52,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes 90% worn replacement advised

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

small chips in screen

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,341 miles

front brakes 90% worn replacement advised

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

small chips in screen

Fail 29 Jun 2012 36,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres are worn to 1.6 mm

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,265 miles

front tyres are worn to 1.6 mm

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,106 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 22,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DC08 BUZ is a 2015 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 68,651 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 DC08 BUZ, 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 11 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DC08 BUZ is a 2015 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 2015.

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