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AK08 FVF

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

284,999 mi
Last recorded284,999 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 284,999 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 284,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 280,063 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 280,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working re new indicator bud and make work (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working re new stop ligth bud and make work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam re new head ligth bud and make work (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 re new number plads buds and maker work (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 260,762 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 244,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 226,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 208,402 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 193,217 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 174,666 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 174,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 155,464 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mid clamp missing

front torsion mid bushes unbonding

Pass 3 Sep 2016 117,483 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,021 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,801 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 64,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 64,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,569 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 FVF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AK08 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

AK08 FVF is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AK08 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 FVF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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