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EJ08 BJY

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,606 mi
Last recorded149,606 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 BJY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 149,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 149,158 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 147,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge and is cracked/perished across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 147,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge and is cracked/perished across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 146,316 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 145,157 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 144,329 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 144,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure to front joiner rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 134,501 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 134,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 125,466 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 125,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened grooved (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened grooved (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,430 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 98,032 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 98,032 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,730 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,400 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,172 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 56,899 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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EJ08 BJY is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ08 BJY, 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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EJ08 BJY is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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