2008 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · BV08 HFP
2008 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 154,521 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV08 HFP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 154,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV08 HFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi A4 (BV08 HFP) between May 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
BV08 HFP Mileage History
- 03/05/201133,574 mi
- 05/05/201133,574 mi
- 27/04/201243,068 mi+9,494 mi
- 11/05/201351,015 mi+7,947 mi
- 19/05/201458,974 mi+7,959 mi
- 18/05/201566,707 mi+7,733 mi
- 19/05/201566,709 mi+2 mi
- 26/04/201676,354 mi+9,645 mi
- 11/05/201789,251 mi+12,897 mi
- 11/05/201789,256 mi+5 mi
- 03/04/2018103,122 mi+13,866 mi
- 04/04/2018103,122 mi
- 05/04/2019115,590 mi+12,468 mi
- 05/10/2020125,912 mi+10,322 mi
- 24/11/2021126,295 mi+383 mi
- 20/12/2022126,382 mi+87 mi
- 02/01/2024139,009 mi+12,627 mi
- 31/12/2024150,069 mi+11,060 mi
- 31/12/2024150,069 mi
- 27/01/2026154,521 mi+4,452 mi
Average of roughly 8,206 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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