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FD08 SFF

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,550 mi
Last recorded159,550 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 SFF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 159,550 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 153,776 miles

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

exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

Pass 18 Sep 2020 147,929 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 136,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush that the shock bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush that the shock bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rackends

Fail 2 Oct 2019 136,936 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush that the shock bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush that the shock bolts through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 29 Sep 2018 126,028 miles

power steering is slightly noisey

Pass 6 Jun 2017 103,829 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,665 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,607 miles

Advise centre of both front tyres worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,050 miles

rear brake pads worn thin

slight brake judder front brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,955 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 51,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,379 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 40,379 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 28,644 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 SFF is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD08 SFF registered?

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

Is FD08 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 SFF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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