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FD08 KWC

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,638 mi
Last recorded160,638 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 KWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 160,638 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 160,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

ENGINE OIL LOW

Pass 12 Mar 2025 154,768 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 154,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 154,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2023 152,428 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 152,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central connection sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2022 147,586 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside front tires perished

Pass 11 May 2021 141,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 134,018 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 125,923 miles

front discs starting to corrode

Fail 8 Apr 2019 125,923 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,960 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 113,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split several places (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

under trays damaged o/s ripped off

Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,017 miles

suggest tracking check

Fail 28 Mar 2017 99,016 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

suggest tracking check

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,184 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

emissions passed to low for tester to read

Fail 31 Mar 2016 80,184 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

emissions passed to low for tester to read

Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,808 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 38,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,787 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,276 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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FD08 KWC is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KWC, 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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FD08 KWC is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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