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FD08 FJZ

2008 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,458 mi
Last recorded147,458 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 147,458 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2026 147,458 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 141,044 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 131,881 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 131,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 117,182 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))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,831 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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 94,562 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 79,480 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 79,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,544 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,135 miles

Application and release of service brake is slightly imbalanced at about 28%

Nearside Front Wheel slightly buckled

Offside front tyre has a tear forming in the inner sidewall. Considered barely acceptable. REGULAR MONITORING ADVISED

Surface corrosion in rear chassis sections

Fail 3 Feb 2017 70,135 miles

Application and release of service brake is slightly imbalanced at about 28%

Nearside Front Wheel slightly buckled

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre has a tear forming in the inner sidewall. Considered barely acceptable. REGULAR MONITORING ADVISED

Surface corrosion in rear chassis sections

Pass 28 Aug 2015 58,425 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 58,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to off side rear tyre outer wall not exposing cords at time of test

rear inner pads require checking

Fail 14 Nov 2013 51,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to off side rear tyre outer wall not exposing cords at time of test

rear inner pads require checking

Pass 14 Nov 2012 47,437 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,834 miles

Very slight damaged to rear n/s tyre wall outter

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 FJZ is a 2008 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJZ, 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 FJZ registered?

FD08 FJZ is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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