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N3 BYG

2008 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,514 mi
Last recorded123,514 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 BYG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 123,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 123,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 117,391 miles

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

Front Coolant leak oil filter housing coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver seatbelt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 117,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coolant leak oil filter housing coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver seatbelt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 109,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 105,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 100,120 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 96,300 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,104 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 91,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 78,608 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 78,606 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,161 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,800 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,389 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2013 47,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,064 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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N3 BYG is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N3 BYG, 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 N3 BYG registered?

N3 BYG is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is N3 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 BYG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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