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FE08 ZGN

2008 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

203,092 mi
Last recorded203,092 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 ZGN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 203,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jun 2021 203,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 197,907 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 197,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 187,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

suspect worn engine mount (limited inspection due to covers fitted)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Nov 2019 187,727 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

suspect worn engine mount (limited inspection due to covers fitted)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2018 161,383 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 30 Nov 2017 135,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread is 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread is 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 30 Nov 2017 135,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread is 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread is 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately offside and nearside rear (3.5.1n)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 30 Nov 2016 113,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 30 Nov 2016 113,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the edges of the tread

offside rear tyre is slightly worn on the outer tread

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,637 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 50,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 40,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,763 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,199 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,726 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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FE08 ZGN is a 2008 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FE08 ZGN, 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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FE08 ZGN is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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