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M17 BRL

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,139 mi
Last recorded187,139 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 BRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 187,139 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 187,137 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 183,945 miles

engine oil leak

slight creeking noise from front suspension when going lock to lock.

Pass 10 Jul 2024 173,470 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front possibly Exhaust fumes entering cabin DPF at manifold area

Fail 10 Jul 2024 173,470 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front possibly Exhaust fumes entering cabin DPF at manifold area

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 165,938 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2023 165,937 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2022 160,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 151,384 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 151,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 135,685 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 127,150 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 111,509 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,584 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,250 miles

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

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)

eng oil low

Pass 25 Oct 2014 70,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,692 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 59,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,559 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 50,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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M17 BRL is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel 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 M17 BRL, 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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M17 BRL is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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