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FA08 NTO

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,528 mi
Last recorded162,528 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 NTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 162,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 156,785 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 156,785 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 152,993 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 151,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 151,323 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle m\s on one side (5.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 145,646 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 145,636 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 135,746 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 125,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in tread

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 114,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake Caliper anti Rattle Spring Missing

Pass 10 Oct 2015 102,304 miles

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 102,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 90,258 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,903 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,352 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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FA08 NTO is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FA08 NTO, 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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FA08 NTO is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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