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EK58 BYN

2008 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,257 mi
Last recorded157,257 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 BYN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 157,257 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 149,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 132,295 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 131,778 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 124,420 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 124,417 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 117,344 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 117,344 miles

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 113,296 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))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 113,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 94% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

unable to check n.s.f wheel bearing due to brake binding.

Pass 3 Aug 2019 105,709 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 92,172 miles

tread depths: both front on 6.5mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 225/50/17 98W.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 92,172 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

tread depths: both front on 6.5mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 225/50/17 98W.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,979 miles

poor beam image to both front head lamps ( bulbs not fitted correctly).

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 225/50/17 98W XL.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 84,979 miles

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

poor beam image to both front head lamps ( bulbs not fitted correctly).

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 225/50/17 98W XL.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,832 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,599 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,735 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,499 miles

Cuts in O/S/R tyre sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,361 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 BYN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYN, 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 EK58 BYN registered?

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

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