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FD08 SFE

2008 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,260 mi
Last recorded150,260 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 SFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 150,260 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 134,393 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 124,725 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 124,722 miles

Offside Front Inner Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Inner bush on rearmost lower armarm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,714 miles

n/s/f top/rear suspension arm inner bush has slight play

Fail 13 Aug 2014 101,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f top/rear suspension arm inner bush has slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2013 89,390 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 89,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,178 miles

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm has slight play in rear bush

Pass 26 May 2011 52,631 miles

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

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 SFE is a 2008 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

FD08 SFE is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is FD08 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 SFE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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