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FD08 FJX

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,566 mi
Last recorded163,566 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FJX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 163,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 148,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 148,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 135,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 135,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 117,769 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Feb 2016 117,768 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Oct 2014 94,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

i)Play when jacked in near side front lower (radius arm) suspension joint.ii)Both front tyres worn uneven .iii)Off side mirror damaged.iv)Near side rear shock absorber dustguard insecure.v)Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,584 miles

i)Play when jacked in near side front lower (radius arm) suspension joint.ii)Both front tyres worn uneven .iii)Off side mirror damaged.iv)Near side rear shock absorber dustguard insecure.v)Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,137 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 59,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,126 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 58,389 miles

Unable to check underside of the vehicle correctly due to engine undertray and floor covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2011 45,956 miles

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

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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FD08 FJX is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FD08 FJX, 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 FD08 FJX registered?

FD08 FJX is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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