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F26 FAT

2008 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,951 mi
Last recorded145,951 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 FAT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 145,951 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 136,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 136,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 131,188 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav & phone bracket. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to sidewall rubber. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp - output low - bulb fitment?

Pass 6 Sep 2022 126,637 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper arms x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 126,591 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front upper arms x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 123,325 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Sep 2020 120,492 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 116,258 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,421 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 115,421 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 112,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,707 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 107,107 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 104,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 103,359 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Jun 2012 98,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,657 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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F26 FAT is a 2008 Audi A4 in Blue 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 F26 FAT, 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 F26 FAT registered?

F26 FAT is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is F26 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F26 FAT 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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