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FY58 BDU

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,862 mi
Last recorded151,862 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 BDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 151,862 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated brake pad condition appears ok.

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside & nearside. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside & nearside rear suspension bump stops worn.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear subframe has advanced corrosion.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 30cms from rear subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 151,862 miles

Exhaust system insecure Heatshield at fuel tank insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated brake pad condition appears ok.

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside & nearside. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside & nearside rear suspension bump stops worn.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear subframe has advanced corrosion.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 30cms from rear subframe mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service light illuminated.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 142,231 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 130,465 miles

No print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 9 Oct 2018 130,402 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

No print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,236 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 100,437 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

steering slightly tight

Fail 28 Sep 2015 100,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

steering slightly tight

Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,976 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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FY58 BDU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY58 BDU, 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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FY58 BDU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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