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EK58 BYJ

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,465 mi
Last recorded134,465 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 BYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 134,465 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,872 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2024 113,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 100,589 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,886 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 94,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,647 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 84,879 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 79,884 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 79,884 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,044 miles

emissions too clan to register

Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,475 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 23 Jan 2017 66,474 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,821 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 57,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 50,297 miles

emmisions too clean to register on machine

Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,920 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to produce print out of emmisions as car too clean

Fail 8 Jan 2014 41,919 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to produce print out of emmisions as car too clean

Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,392 miles

emissions too low for a smoke meter reading

Pass 12 Nov 2011 25,656 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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EK58 BYJ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK58 BYJ, 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 EK58 BYJ registered?

EK58 BYJ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is EK58 BYJ safe to buy?

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