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EF08 BYU

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,611 mi
Last recorded139,611 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 139,611 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 131,805 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 131,805 miles

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 26 Jun 2018 125,344 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 125,344 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 117,250 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 117,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,277 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 109,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,437 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,747 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 79,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,490 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,535 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 71,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,035 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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EF08 BYU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF08 BYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF08 BYU registered?

EF08 BYU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is EF08 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 BYU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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