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FA08 JPO

2008 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,505 mi
Last recorded157,505 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 JPO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 157,505 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 157,504 miles

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

Nearside 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 Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 152,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 152,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 148,236 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 8 Sep 2022 141,934 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 140,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 135,343 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 129,889 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 119,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 119,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,093 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,314 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,422 miles

child seat

Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,805 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,942 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FA08 JPO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc 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 FA08 JPO, 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 FA08 JPO registered?

FA08 JPO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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