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EF08 BZB

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

252,495 mi
Last recorded252,495 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BZB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 252,495 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 plus a nail (5.2.3 (e))

front end of offside sill damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2026 252,465 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 plus a nail (5.2.3 (e))

front end of offside sill damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2025 242,285 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front end of outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2024 233,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 222,306 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 213,508 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 198,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 187,018 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 186,968 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 172,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light cracked.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on inner sidewall.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 162,567 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 160,423 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 151,935 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 142,239 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 135,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 134,135 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 110,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 79,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BZB is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BZB, 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 EF08 BZB registered?

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

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