CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG08 ACV

2008 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,399 mi
Last recorded118,399 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi A495,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ACV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 118,399 miles

Chip in the screen

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side track rod end gaiters perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 24 Oct 2024 111,940 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 107,514 miles

plastic engine under tray loose on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2022 105,775 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 105,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 103,864 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 100,244 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 92,662 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 92,662 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 83,613 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,687 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 73,687 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,184 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 51,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,196 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,156 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,284 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG08 ACV is a 2008 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG08 ACV, 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

How do I check the history of FG08 ACV?

You can check the full history of FG08 ACV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG08 ACV registered?

FG08 ACV is a 2008 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is FG08 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 ACV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG08 ACV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG08 ACV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.