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OW08 BWC

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,896 mi
Last recorded131,896 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 BWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 131,896 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 131,896 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,879 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))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 124,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 121,981 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 121,981 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 118,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 114,649 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 114,485 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,095 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 106,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 100,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,141 miles

Brake pad warning on dash all pads ok

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,932 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 82,932 miles

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 76,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slightly misshaped on inside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2015 71,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working unable to undo bolt to change (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slightly misshaped on inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2014 67,381 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,909 miles

rear belts not tested (child seats fitted)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,722 miles

cuts in tread o/s rear tyre noted

surface rust front and rear discs wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 30 Aug 2012 53,641 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

cuts in tread o/s rear tyre noted

surface rust front and rear discs wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,570 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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OW08 BWC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OW08 BWC, 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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OW08 BWC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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