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OE08 BWA

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,721 mi
Last recorded135,721 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 BWA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 135,721 miles

both the front anti-roll bar link bushes are becoming unbonded

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

center exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 131,957 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 131,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 127,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 123,225 miles

both rear brake flexi perished

Fail 19 Oct 2022 123,223 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake flexi perished

Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2021 114,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 101,193 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,303 miles

both rear flexible brake hoses are slightly perished

both rear tyres are worn thin on inside edges and are approaching the wear bars

offside front tyre is worn thin on the edge and approaching the wear bars

Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,068 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 85,069 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,561 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 64,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,614 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,744 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 28,600 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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OE08 BWA is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OE08 BWA, 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 OE08 BWA registered?

OE08 BWA is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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