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DG08 FMP

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,231 mi
Last recorded182,231 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 FMP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 182,231 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 181,922 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 171,143 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 171,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm towards bumper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 159,263 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 148,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 136,630 miles

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 3 Feb 2020 129,314 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,743 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,923 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,207 miles

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2015 71,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 71,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,815 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,910 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,701 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to distort

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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DG08 FMP is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DG08 FMP, 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 DG08 FMP registered?

DG08 FMP is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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