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NB08 BBV

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,189 mi
Last recorded180,189 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 BBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 180,189 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 180,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint stub not fully seated in hub carrier (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached improperly seated bolt/nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 162,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 162,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified EGR valve (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 131,460 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 124,417 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 124,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,451 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 89,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,521 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,220 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,614 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2016 61,554 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,109 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

Unable to gain smoke readings

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,086 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,093 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,465 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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NB08 BBV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 95,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 NB08 BBV, 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 NB08 BBV registered?

NB08 BBV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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