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MD08 BBU

2008 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,718 mi
Last recorded132,718 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 BBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 132,718 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive require investigation , under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer cv boot replaced , still grease around the suspension

Offside Rear lens damage covered by tape

Rear rear shock bump stop split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear 3mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine undertray fitted

knock when select rear gear

Pass 6 Mar 2023 123,109 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 123,053 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 113,084 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 113,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 109,631 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 109,631 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 107,720 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light does not cycle with ignition.

transmission light on.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 107,719 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light does not cycle with ignition.

transmission light on.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 104,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear bump stop perishing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 104,371 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear bump stop perishing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 100,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,256 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,026 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 87,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,759 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,959 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,180 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,178 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,746 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,432 miles

n/side front tyre worn on outer edge

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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MD08 BBU is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MD08 BBU, 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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MD08 BBU is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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