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DE08 FGC

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,805 mi
Last recorded177,805 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 FGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 177,805 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 172,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 157,691 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 142,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 142,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 125,790 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 125,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 109,788 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,573 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2015 93,475 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,818 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,473 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 36,678 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 36,678 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,354 miles

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

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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DE08 FGC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE08 FGC, 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 DE08 FGC registered?

DE08 FGC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DE08 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 FGC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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