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AK08 FVE

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,340 mi
Last recorded166,340 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 166,340 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 166,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 158,813 miles

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

o/s and n/s front upper wishbone bush detreated

Pass 16 Jun 2021 152,227 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 152,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 148,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 144,548 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 144,546 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 137,191 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 137,189 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 128,238 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 128,238 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 118,761 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 108,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,280 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,764 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 55,994 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,992 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 8 Feb 2011 33,520 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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AK08 FVE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK08 FVE, 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 AK08 FVE registered?

AK08 FVE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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