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EF08 FVN

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,296 mi
Last recorded171,296 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 FVN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 171,296 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2025 156,717 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2024 145,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 145,213 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both headlamps insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure suspect mounts broken or detached (4.1.1 (c))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both, also slightly knotted (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms, bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

n/s/r bumper corner damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2023 137,799 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 133,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 127,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 119,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 107,636 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,720 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 66,089 miles

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undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 66,089 miles

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

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undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2014 49,132 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 41,382 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 34,322 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,009 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 29,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EF08 FVN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey 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 EF08 FVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF08 FVN registered?

EF08 FVN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is EF08 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 FVN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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